Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) A.Weber & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 70: 351 (1997-1998 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719770
Common Names
- Ovalifolia Henckelia
- Henckelia Ovalifolia
- Ovalifolia's Henckelia
Description
Henckelia ovalifolia (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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henckelia ovalifolia has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Henckelia ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia
Henckelia ovalifolia is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Henckelia ovalifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henckelia ovalifolia?
Henckelia ovalifolia
What is the common name of Henckelia ovalifolia?
Oval-leaved Henckelia
What is the habitat of Henckelia ovalifolia?
It is found in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.
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,