Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
heynei
ID:
1322750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) I.M.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 156 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335204


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Description

Aganosma heynei (also called Heyne's Aganosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid forests, and has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aganosma heynei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aganosma heynei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganosma heynei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Aganosma heynei

Aganosma heynei can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Aganosma heynei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aganosma heynei?

Aganosma heynei

What type of plant is Aganosma heynei?

Shrub

Where is Aganosma heynei found?

India

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.