Status:
valid
Authors:
Banka
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 66: 249 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744036
Common Names
- Henckelia anthonysamyi
- Anthonysamy's Henckelia
- Henckelia antho
Description
Henckelia anthonysamyi (also called Henckelia anthonysamyi, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Henckelia anthonysamyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henckelia anthonysamyi has small white flowers that are clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Henckelia anthonysamyi is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Henckelia anthonysamyi
Henckelia anthonysamyi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Henckelia anthonysamyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henckelia anthonysamyi?
Henckelia anthonysamyi
What type of plant is Henckelia anthonysamyi?
It is a shrub
Where does Henckelia anthonysamyi grow?
It is native to India
Species in the Henckelia genus
Henckelia bifolia,
Henckelia crenata,
Henckelia diffusa,
Henckelia fischeri,
Henckelia floccosa,
Henckelia follicularis,
Henckelia gambleana,
Henckelia gardneri,
Henckelia grandifolia,
Henckelia humboldtiana,
Henckelia incana,
Henckelia innominata,
Henckelia lyrata,
Henckelia macrostachya,
Henckelia meeboldii,
Henckelia missionis,
Henckelia ovalifolia,
Henckelia pumila,
Henckelia punctata,
Henckelia repens,
Henckelia scortechinii,
Henckelia semitorta,
Henckelia serrata,
Henckelia stenophylla,
Henckelia urticifolia,
Henckelia vulcanica,
Henckelia wightii,
Henckelia zeylanica,
Henckelia anthonysamyi,
Henckelia adenocalyx,
Henckelia anachoreta,
Henckelia angusta,
Henckelia auriculata,
Henckelia briggsioides,
Henckelia burttii,
Henckelia calva,
Henckelia dielsii,
Henckelia dibangensis,
Henckelia ceratoscyphus,
Henckelia walkerae,
Henckelia monantha,
Henckelia dimidiata,
Henckelia fasciculiflora,
Henckelia forrestii,
Henckelia fruticola,
Henckelia heterostigma,
Henckelia hookeri,
Henckelia infundibuliformis,
Henckelia insignis,
Henckelia lacei,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Roy Banka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banka' in the authors string.