Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermanniifolia
ID:
493494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Gay) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 5 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492826



Common Names

  • Hermanniifolia Seringia
  • Seringia hermanniifolia
  • Seringia Hermanniifolia


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Synonyms

  • Keraudrenia hermanniifolia J.Gay [unknown]
  • Keraudrenia microphylla Steetz [unknown]
  • Seringia microphylla (Steetz) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Seringia hermanniifolia (also called Hermann's Seringia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 10 m tall, with a spreading crown and a short bole. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, often near streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Seringia hermanniifolia is used for its fragrant flowers, which are used to make perfumes and medicines. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seringia hermanniifolia is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Seringia hermanniifolia

Seringia hermanniifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Seringia hermanniifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Seringia hermanniifolia?

Hermann's seringia

What is the scientific name of Hermann's seringia?

Seringia hermanniifolia

What type of plant is Seringia hermanniifolia?

Evergreen shrub

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825056-1: Based on the initial data import