Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
721139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ehrenb.) Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 232 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720472



Common Names

  • Hermannia modesta
  • Modest Hermannia
  • Modest False-heather


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Synonyms

  • Mahernia modesta (Ehrenb.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Trichanthera modesta Ehrenb. [unknown]
  • Hermannia arabica Hochst. & Steud. ex Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Hermannia filipes Harv. [unknown]

Description

Hermannia modesta (also called 'Modest Hermannia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers in umbels. It grows in dry grasslands and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hermannia modesta var. elatior (K.Schum.) K.Schum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hermannia modesta is yellow in color and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia modesta 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 modesta

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

Hermannia modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia modesta?

Hermannia modesta

What type of plant is Hermannia modesta?

Herbaceous plant

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia modesta?

Grassy areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2846586: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.