Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 233. 1950.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720276
Common Names
- Hereroa glenensis
- Glen's Hereroa
- Glen's Hereroa-grass
Synonyms
- Bergeranthus glenensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Hereroa glenensis (also called 'Glen's Hereroa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its small, deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hereroa glenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hereroa glenensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hereroa glenensis is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is typically grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Stem cuttings should be taken in the fall.
Where to Find Hereroa glenensis
Hereroa glenensis can be found in moist meadows and along streams in South Africa.
Hereroa glenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hereroa glenensis?
Hereroa glenensis
What is the common name of Hereroa glenensis?
Glen's Hereroa
Where is Hereroa glenensis native to?
Africa
Species in the Hereroa genus
Hereroa glenensis,
Hereroa gracilis,
Hereroa pallens,
Hereroa wilmaniae,
Hereroa acuminata,
Hereroa aspera,
Hereroa brevifolia,
Hereroa calycina,
Hereroa carinans,
Hereroa concava,
Hereroa crassa,
Hereroa fimbriata,
Hereroa granulata,
Hereroa herrei,
Hereroa hesperantha,
Hereroa incurva,
Hereroa joubertii,
Hereroa latipetala,
Hereroa muirii,
Hereroa nelii,
Hereroa odorata,
Hereroa puttkameriana,
Hereroa rehneltiana,
Hereroa stanfordiae,
Hereroa stenophylla,
Hereroa tenuifolia,
Hereroa teretifolia,
Hereroa willowmorensis,
Species in the Aizoaceae family