Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
721220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 89 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720553

Common Names

  • Hermannia viscosa
  • Viscous Hermannia
  • Viscous False-heather

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Description

Hermannia viscosa (also called Clammy Hermannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia viscosa 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 viscosa 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 viscosa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Hermannia viscosa

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

Hermannia viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia viscosa?

Hermannia viscosa

What is the common name of Hermannia viscosa?

Viscid Hermannia

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia viscosa?

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,

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