Henckelia monantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monantha
ID:
750246
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.T.Wang) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 776 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749579
Common Names
- Henckelia Monantha
- Monantha Henckelia
- Monantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Henckelia monantha (also called Monantha henkelia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It grows up to 30cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforest, and in montane forests up to 3000m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Henckelia monantha 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
Henckelia monantha has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Henckelia monantha 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 monantha
Henckelia monantha is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountains of Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
Henckelia monantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henckelia monantha?
Henckelia monantha
Where is Henckelia monantha found?
Henckelia monantha is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.
What type of plant is Henckelia monantha?
Henckelia monantha is a shrub or small tree.
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-2904391: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' 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.