Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 218 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715943
Common Names
- Hartleya inopinata
- Inopinata Hartleya
- Hartleya Hartleya
Description
Hartleya inopinata (also called Unexpected Hartleya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 2 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hartleya inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hartleya inopinata are white or pink in color and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hartleya inopinata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.
Where to Find Hartleya inopinata
Hartleya inopinata is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Hartleya inopinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hartleya inopinata?
Hartleya inopinata
What is the common name of Hartleya inopinata?
Unexpected Hartleya
What is the natural habitat of Hartleya inopinata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Hartleya genus
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Gomphandra apoensis,
Gomphandra australiana,
Gomphandra cambodiana,
Gomphandra capitulata,
Gomphandra comosa,
Gomphandra coriacea,
Gomphandra cumingiana,
Gomphandra dolichocarpa,
Gomphandra donnaiensis,
Gomphandra flavicarpa,
Gomphandra fuliginea,
Gomphandra fusiformis,
Gomphandra javanica,
Gomphandra lancifolia,
Gomphandra luzoniensis,
Gomphandra lysipetala,
Gomphandra mappioides,
Gomphandra mollis,
Gomphandra montana,
Gomphandra oblongifolia,
Gomphandra oligantha,
Gomphandra pallida,
Gomphandra papuana,
Gomphandra parviflora,
Gomphandra pseudojavanica,
Gomphandra pseudoprasina,
Gomphandra quadrifida,
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Gomphandra schoepfiifolia,
Gomphandra simularensis,
Gomphandra subrostrata,
Gomphandra tetrandra,
Gomphandra tomentella,
Gomphandra velutina,
Gomphandra palustris,
Gomphandra halconensis,
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Gomphandra rarinervis,
Gomphandra fernandoi,
Gomphandra bracteata,
Gomphandra coi,
Gomphandra psilandra,
Gomphandra dinagatensis,