Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1141287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goudot

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 232 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140625



Common Names

  • Herrania Pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima Herrania
  • Herrania


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Description

Herrania pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Herrania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests, dry deciduous forests, and spiny thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Herrania pulcherrima is used as a source of food, fuel, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herrania pulcherrima has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herrania pulcherrima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Herrania pulcherrima

Herrania pulcherrima is found in South America.

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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