Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
testacea
ID:
721199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 643 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720532



Common Names

  • Hermannia testacea
  • Testaceous Hermannia
  • Testaceous False-heather


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Description

Hermannia testacea (also called 'Testaceous 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 testacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hermannia testacea has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia testacea 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 testacea

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

Hermannia testacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia testacea?

Hermannia testacea

What is the common name of Hermannia testacea?

Testaceous Hermannia

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia testacea?

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,