Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thonneri
ID:
716793

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Pl. Thonn. Congol. : 35 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716126



Common Names

  • Harveya thonneri
  • Thonner's Harveya
  • Harveya Thonneri


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Description

Harveya thonneri (also called 'Thonner's 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 thonneri 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

Harveya thonneri has white flowers with yellow centres and a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harveya thonneri 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 thonneri

Harveya thonneri is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Harveya thonneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harveya thonneri?

Harveya thonneri

What is the common name of Harveya thonneri?

Thonner's Harveya

What is the natural habitat of Harveya thonneri?

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803622-1: 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].