Hernandia beninensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beninensis
ID:
721261
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Henriq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 155 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720594
Common Names
- Hernandia beninensis
- Benin Hernandia
- Benin Sea Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hernandia beninensis (also called Benin Hernandia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hernandia beninensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it a low maintenance plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and as an astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hernandia beninensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hernandia beninensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Hernandia beninensis
Hernandia beninensis can be found in Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
Hernandia beninensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hernandia beninensis?
Hernandia beninensis
What is the common name of Hernandia beninensis?
Benin Hernandia
Where is Hernandia beninensis found?
Benin
Species in the Hernandia genus
Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,
References
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Júlio Augusto Henriques (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henriq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:464642-1: Based on the initial data import