Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
henryi
ID:
311880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 18: t. 1772 A (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311212

Common Names

  • Sindechites henryi
  • Henryi Sindechites
  • Sindechites

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Synonyms

  • Antirhea martini H.Lév. [valid]
  • Parameria esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Sindechites esquirolii (H.Lév.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Cleghornia henryi (Oliv.) P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Sindechites henryi parvifolius Tsiang [unknown]
  • Sindechites henryi parvifolia Tsiang [unknown]

Description

Sindechites henryi (also called Sindechites henryi, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in open woodland and heathland areas. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sindechites henryi is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sindechites henryi is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sindechites henryi is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Sindechites henryi

Sindechites henryi can be found in the rainforests of Thailand.

Sindechites henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sindechites henryi?

Sindechites henryi

What is the common name of Sindechites henryi?

Henryi

What is the natural habitat of Sindechites henryi?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Sindechites genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192363: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.