Henleophytum plumigerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumigerum
ID:
720503
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cub. : 16 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719836
Common Names
- Henleophytum Plumigerum
- Feathery Henleophytum
- Feathery Leaf Henleophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Henleophytum plumigerum (also called Plumy Henleophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and its habitats include forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Henleophytum plumigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henleophytum plumigerum has small, white flowers with four petals and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Henleophytum plumigerum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Henleophytum plumigerum
Henleophytum plumigerum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Henleophytum plumigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henleophytum plumigerum?
Henleophytum plumigerum
What is the common name of Henleophytum plumigerum?
Feathery Henleophytum
What is the habitat of Henleophytum plumigerum?
It is found in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.
Species in the Henleophytum genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:556442-1: Based on the initial data import