Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Diss. 6: 329 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720497
Common Names
- Hermannia procumbens
- Procumbent Hermannia
- Procumbent False-heather
Description
Hermannia procumbens (also called 'Procumbent 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 procumbens 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 procumbens sub. myrrhifolia (Thunb.) De Winter
Hermannia procumbens sub. procumbens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hermannia procumbens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hermannia procumbens 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 procumbens
Hermannia procumbens is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Hermannia procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hermannia procumbens?
Hermannia procumbens
What is the common name of Hermannia procumbens?
Procumbent Hermannia
What is the natural habitat of Hermannia procumbens?
Dry, rocky slopes and grassland in the Western Cape, 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,