Herrania tomentella - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Schult.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 16: 213 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260556
Common Names
- Herrania tomentella
- Tomentose Herrania
- Tomentose Herrania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herrania tomentella (also called Woolly Herrania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen with thick, velvety leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Herrania tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herrania tomentella has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herrania tomentella is a shrub species that is native to Bolivia. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Herrania tomentella
Herrania tomentella is native to Colombia.
Herrania tomentella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herrania tomentella?
Herrania tomentella
What are the common names of Herrania tomentella?
Woolly-leafed herrania, Woolly-leafed herrania bush
What is the natural habitat of Herrania tomentella?
Herrania tomentella is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Herrania genus
Herrania albiflora, Herrania camargoana, Herrania lemniscata, Herrania nitida, Herrania amazonica, Herrania laciniifolia, Herrania pulcherrima, Herrania purpurea, Herrania cuatrecasasiana, Herrania kofanorum, Herrania mariae, Herrania nycterodendron, Herrania balaensis, Herrania dugandii, Herrania breviligulata, Herrania umbratica, Herrania kanukuensis, Herrania tomentella,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50196171: Based on the initial data import
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.