Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 237 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046018
Common Names
- Henonia scoparia
- Scoparia Henonia
- Scoparia Henonia
Description
Henonia scoparia (also called Scoparia Henonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and has small white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Henonia scoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henonia scoparia has small white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Henonia scoparia
Henonia scoparia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Henonia genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,