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Hermannia pinnata L.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesHermannia pinnata L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 674 (1753)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude5-400m
Descriptionbranchlets scabrous, leaves linear, to base tapered, acute, glabrous, minutely ciliate, stipules foliate, numerous, peduncles filiform, 1-2-flowered, calyx campanulate
Size15-30cm
Colororange
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
cuttings in spring
SynonymsHermannia ciliaris L.f.
Hermannia verticillata (L.) K.Schum.
Mahernia pinnata (L.) L.
Mahernia verticillata L.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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