Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lacei
ID:
750257

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 776 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749590

Common Names

  • Henckelia lacei
  • Lacei Henckelia
  • Henckelia Lacei

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Description

Henckelia lacei (also called Lace's Henckelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Henckelia lacei is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white, yellow, or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and helping with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Henckelia lacei is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henckelia lacei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (64-72°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location with temperatures between 18-22°C (64-72°F).

Where to Find Henckelia lacei

Henckelia lacei is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountains of Nepal, Bhutan, and India.

Henckelia lacei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henckelia lacei?

Henckelia lacei

What is the common name of Henckelia lacei?

Lace's Henckelia

Where is Henckelia lacei found?

Northeastern 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904400: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' 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.