Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
1141662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 233 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141000

Common Names

  • Hermannia Kirkii
  • Kirk's Hermannia
  • Kirk Hermannia

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Description

Hermannia kirkii (also called Kirk's Hermannia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a woody base and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and covered with soft hairs. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hermannia kirkii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia kirkii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to about 0.5 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a sheltered position until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be planted out in the garden.

Where to Find Hermannia kirkii

Hermannia kirkii can be found 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,