Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
hereroensis
ID:
692254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4(App. 3): 51 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691587

Common Names

  • Forsskaolea hereroensis
  • Herero Forsskaolea
  • Herero Forsskålea

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Description

Forsskaolea hereroensis (also called Herero Fiddle-Leaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Forsskaoleaceae family. It is a small, succulent shrub native to Namibia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is adapted to drought.

Uses & Benefits

Forsskaolea hereroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsskaolea hereroensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsskaolea hereroensis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Forsskaolea hereroensis

Forsskaolea hereroensis is native to Namibia and South Africa.

Forsskaolea hereroensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsskaolea hereroensis?

Forsskaolea hereroensis

What is the common name of Forsskaolea hereroensis?

Herero Forsskaolea

What is the natural habitat of Forsskaolea hereroensis?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854042-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.