Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tanzanica
ID:
716792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 374 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716125



Common Names

  • Harveya tanzanica
  • Tanzanian Harveya
  • Harveya Tanzanica


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Description

Harveya tanzanica (also called 'Tanzanian Harveya', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa, occurring in Kenya and Tanzania. It is found in dry, rocky areas, in open woodland, and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Harveya tanzanica is a hardy shrub that can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harveya tanzanica is yellow and bell-shaped, with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harveya tanzanica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Harveya tanzanica

Harveya tanzanica is native to Tanzania.

Harveya tanzanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harveya tanzanica?

Harveya tanzanica

What is the common name of Harveya tanzanica?

Tanzanian Harveya

What is the natural habitat of Harveya tanzanica?

It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats

Species in the Harveya genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941288-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].