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Hermannia grossularifolia L.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesHermannia grossularifolia L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 673 (1753)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude100-2700m
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves subsessile, cuneate-obovate, at apex incised, lobes oblong, acute, sparsely pubescent, peduncles 2-4-flowered, petals cucullate, pubescent
Size10-40cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
cuttings in spring
SynonymsHermannia grosseserrata Schinz
Hermannia vesicaria Cav.
Hermannia zeyheri Walp.
Hermannia zeyheriana C.Presl
Mahernia grossularifolia (L.) Druce
Mahernia incisa Eckl. & Zeyh.
Mahernia namaquensis E.Mey. ex Turcz.
Mahernia ovata E.Mey. ex Turcz.
Mahernia vesicaria (Cav.) DC.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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