Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellulata
ID:
1141737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 42 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141075

Common Names

  • Hermannia Stellulata
  • Star-like Hermannia
  • Stellulate Hermannia

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Description

Hermannia stellulata (also called Star-like False-heather, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia stellulata 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

The flower of Hermannia stellulata is a yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia stellulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil with a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hermannia stellulata

Hermannia stellulata can be found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

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 tro-30401351: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.