Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
720403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 38 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719736

Common Names

  • Henckelia incana
  • Hoary Henckelia
  • Hoary Plant

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera incana Vahl [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus rottlerianus Wall. ex R.Br. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus tomentosus Wight [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus rottlerianus lanuginosus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus tomentosus lanuginosus (C.B.Clarke) C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Henckelia incana (also called Henckelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Henckelia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Henckelia incana are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henckelia incana is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Henckelia incana

Henckelia incana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Henckelia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henckelia incana?

Henckelia incana

What type of plant is Henckelia incana?

Henckelia incana is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Henckelia incana found?

Henckelia incana is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

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,