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Hermas capitata L.f.  
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FamilyAPIACEAE
Genus speciesHermas capitata L.f. 
BibliographySuppl. Pl.: 435 (1782)
Native Rangesw. & s. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude300-1800m
Descriptionleaves petiolate, ovate-cordate, crenate-dentate, adaxially glabrous, abaxially white tomentose, floral stems leafless, umbels subcapitate
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsBupleurum capitatum (L.f.) Thunb.
Hermas capitata var. minima (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Sond.
Hermas minima Eckl. & Zeyh.
Perfoliata capitata (L.f.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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