Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Poiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 32: 41 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719837
Common Names
- Hennecartia Omphalandra
- Navel Hennecartia
- Navel Leaf Hennecartia
Description
Hennecartia omphalandra (also called Omphalandra Hennecartia, 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
Hennecartia omphalandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hennecartia omphalandra has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hennecartia omphalandra 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 Hennecartia omphalandra
Hennecartia omphalandra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Hennecartia omphalandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hennecartia omphalandra?
Hennecartia omphalandra
What is the common name of Hennecartia omphalandra?
Umbilicate Hennecartia
What is the habitat of Hennecartia omphalandra?
It is found in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.
Species in the Hennecartia genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,