Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
721081

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 302 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720414

Common Names

  • Filifolia Hermannia
  • Filifolia Wild Rose
  • Filifolia Wild Geranium

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Synonyms

  • Hermannia passeriniformis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Hermannia gilfillani N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Hermannia filifolia (also called 'Thread-Leaved Hermannia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, thread-like leaves and yellow flowers in umbels. It grows in dry grasslands and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia filifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hermannia filifolia var. grandicalyx I.Verd.
Hermannia filifolia var. obusta I.Verd.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hermannia filifolia is yellow-green and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia filifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Hermannia filifolia

Hermannia filifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Hermannia filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia filifolia?

Hermannia filifolia

What is the common name of Hermannia filifolia?

Thread-Leaved Hermannia

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia filifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

Species in the Hermannia genus

Hermannia pseudathiensis, Hermannia pseudofischeri, Hermannia vollesenii, Hermannia albiensis, Hermannia boranensis, Hermannia cordata, Hermannia cuneifolia, Hermannia denudata, Hermannia dichroma, Hermannia diversistipula, Hermannia erlangeriana, Hermannia ernesti-ruschii, Hermannia filifolia, Hermannia fischeri, Hermannia gilesii, Hermannia glanduligera, Hermannia glandulossisima, Hermannia johnstonii, Hermannia macrobotrys, Hermannia modesta, Hermannia paniculata, Hermannia pearsonii, Hermannia procumbens, Hermannia quartiniana, Hermannia salvifolia, Hermannia setosa, Hermannia teitensis, Hermannia testacea, Hermannia tigrensis, Hermannia torrei, Hermannia uhligii, Hermannia viscosa, Hermannia volkensii, Hermannia waltherioides, Hermannia salviifolia, Hermannia jacobeifolia, Hermannia exappendiculata, Hermannia pauciflora, Hermannia texana, Hermannia abrotanoides, Hermannia affinis, Hermannia alnifolia, Hermannia althaeifolia, Hermannia althaeoides, Hermannia amabilis, Hermannia amoena, Hermannia angularis, Hermannia antonii, Hermannia argillicola, Hermannia aspera,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,