Hereroa glenensis

Hereroa glenensis (= Bergeranthus glenensis) is a subshrub.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Hereroa glenensis 11.1 History 11.2 Hereroa glenensis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Hereroa glenensis was already described and the name validly published by Nicholas Edward Brown. It was not until 1950, however, that Harriet Margaret Louisa Bolus reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Hereroa glenensis is a species in the genus Hereroa which contains 26 species and belongs to the family of the Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The subshrubs grow to a height of approximately 0,1 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Hereroa glenensis has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are linear with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The scented flowers are many-petaled and yellow. The plants bloom from June to August.

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[edit] Distribution

Hereroa glenensis is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

[edit] Cultivation

Hereroa glenensis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil that is dry.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Hereroa glenensis

[edit] History

[edit] Hereroa glenensis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Hereroa glenensisfr:Hereroa glenensis