Hermannia marginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Pillans
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421022
Common Names
- Hermannia
- Marginata
- Hermannia Marginata
Searching for Hermannia marginata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hermannia marginata (also called Margined hermannia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hermannia marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hermannia marginata has small yellow flowers with a five-lobed calyx and five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Hermannia marginata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hermannia marginata is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Hermannia marginata
Hermannia marginata is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the eastern parts of the country.
Hermannia marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hermannia marginata?
Hermannia marginata
What is the natural habitat of Hermannia marginata?
Grassland and open areas in the western Cape of South Africa
What type of plant is Hermannia marginata?
A shrub
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,
References
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.