Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1248784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 67 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248122



Common Names

  • Hermannia palmeri
  • Palmeri Hermannia
  • Palmeri


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Description

Hermannia palmeri (also called Palmer's hermannia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia palmeri is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hermannia palmeri has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia palmeri is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Hermannia palmeri

Hermannia palmeri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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,

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