Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryana
ID:
317433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23E: 13 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316765

Common Names

  • Steudnera henryana
  • Henryana Steudnera
  • Steudnera Henryana

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Description

Steudnera henryana (also called 'Henry's Steudnera', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Steudnera henryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steudnera henryana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steudnera henryana is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Steudnera henryana

Steudnera henryana is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Steudnera henryana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steudnera henryana?

Steudnera henryana

What are the common names of Steudnera henryana?

Henry's False Palm

Where is Steudnera henryana native to?

China, Vietnam, and Laos

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89081-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.