This plant is at all times ornamental, but more particularly so when in flower, in which state it appears during most of the summer and autumnal months.
It is usually increased by cuttings, which strike readily.
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Hermannia Alnifolia. Alder-Leaved Hermannia.
Class and Order.
Monadelphia Pentandria.
Generic Character.
Pentagyna. Caps. 5-locularis. Petala basi semitubulata, obliqua.