Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
omphalandra
ID:
720504

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2845684: Based on the initial data import
Jules Poisson (1833-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Poiss.' in the authors string.