Hemigenia benthamii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.R.Guerin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 21: 334 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912908
Common Names
- Hemigenia benthamii
- Bentham's Hemigenia
- Benthams Hemigenia
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Hemigenia benthamii (also called Bentham's Hemigenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to China and is found in subtropical moist forests. It has a perennial herbaceous habit and grows up to 0.3m tall with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hemigenia benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hemigenia benthamii has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemigenia benthamii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hemigenia benthamii
Hemigenia benthamii can be found in the wild in Australia.
Hemigenia benthamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemigenia benthamii?
Hemigenia benthamii
What is the common name of Hemigenia benthamii?
Hemigenia benthamii
What is the natural habitat of Hemigenia benthamii?
Hemigenia benthamii is found in moist forests and grasslands in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.
Species in the Hemigenia genus
Hemigenia appressa, Hemigenia benthamii, Hemigenia botryphylla, Hemigenia bracteosa, Hemigenia buccinata, Hemigenia ciliata, Hemigenia dulcis, Hemigenia pachyphylla, Hemigenia royceana, Hemigenia tenelliflora, Hemigenia tomentosa, Hemigenia virescens, Hemigenia wandooana, Hemigenia argentea, Hemigenia barbata, Hemigenia biddulphiana, Hemigenia brachyphylla, Hemigenia canescens, Hemigenia coccinea, Hemigenia conferta, Hemigenia cuneifolia, Hemigenia curvifolia, Hemigenia dielsii, Hemigenia diplanthera, Hemigenia divaricata, Hemigenia drummondii, Hemigenia exilis, Hemigenia glabrescens, Hemigenia humilis, Hemigenia incana, Hemigenia loganiacea, Hemigenia macphersonii, Hemigenia macrantha, Hemigenia microphylla, Hemigenia obovata, Hemigenia obtusa, Hemigenia parviflora, Hemigenia pedunculata, Hemigenia pimelifolia, Hemigenia platyphylla, Hemigenia podalyrina, Hemigenia pritzelii, Hemigenia purpurea, Hemigenia ramosissima, Hemigenia rigida, Hemigenia saligna, Hemigenia scabra, Hemigenia sericea, Hemigenia teretiuscula, Hemigenia tysonii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457848: Based on the initial data import
Greg R. Guerin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.R.Guerin' in the authors string.