Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calva
ID:
750218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 775 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749551

Common Names

  • Henckelia Calva
  • Calvate Henckelia
  • Henckelia Calvate

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Description

Henckelia calva (also called 'Bald Henckelia' and 'Bald Henckelia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with alternate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Henckelia calva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henckelia calva has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henckelia calva can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Henckelia calva

Henckelia calva is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Henckelia calva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henckelia calva?

Henckelia calva

What is the family of Henckelia calva?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Henckelia calva?

Bald Henckelia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904358: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.