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Hermannia parviflora (Eckl. & Zeyh.) K.Schum.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesHermannia parviflora (Eckl. & Zeyh.) K.Schum. 
BibliographyMonogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. [H.G.A.Engler] 5: 71 (1900)
Native RangeSouth Africa to Lesotho
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude15-2200m
Descriptionleaves shortly petiolate, oblong or oval, crenate, obtuse, glabrescent, stipules ovate, acuminate, flowers solitary, minute, calyx campanulate
Size20-25cm
Colorpurple red, yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
cuttings in spring
SynonymsMahernia parviflora Eckl. & Zeyh.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, LES Lesotho, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State, TVL Northern Provinces)
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