Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uhligii
ID:
721210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 354 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720543

Common Names

  • Hermannia uhligii
  • Uhlig's Hermannia
  • Uhlig's False-heather

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Description

Hermannia uhligii (also called Uhlig's Hermannia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in dry grasslands and scrublands. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall, with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia uhligii 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 uhligii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia uhligii 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 uhligii

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

Hermannia uhligii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia uhligii?

Hermannia uhligii

What is the common name of Hermannia uhligii?

Uhlig's Hermannia

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia uhligii?

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,