Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rajakumar, Selvak., S.Murug. & Chellap.) E.S.S.Kumar
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 149 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341835
Common Names
- Henckelia Sivagiriensis
- Sivagiri Henckelia
- Sivagiri Blueberry
Description
Henckelia sivagiriensis (also called Sivagiri Henckelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady forests. It has a shrub-like habit and produces small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Henckelia sivagiriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henckelia sivagiriensis has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Henckelia sivagiriensis is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.
Where to Find Henckelia sivagiriensis
Henckelia sivagiriensis can be found in India.
Henckelia sivagiriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henckelia sivagiriensis?
Henckelia sivagiriensis
What type of plant is Henckelia sivagiriensis?
Herb
Where is Henckelia sivagiriensis native to?
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
T.J.S. Rajakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajakumar' in the authors string.
R. Selvakumari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvak.' in the authors string.
S. Murugesan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Murug.' in the authors string.
N. Chellaperumal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chellap.' in the authors string.