Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
heinrichsae
ID:
566138

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 198 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565470

Common Names

  • Biophytum heinrichsae
  • Heinrich's Biophytum
  • Heinrich's Leaf-flower

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Description

Biophytum heinrichsae (also called Heinrich's Biophytum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are up to 8 cm long. It is native to India and is found in dry open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum heinrichsae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum heinrichsae is white and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum heinrichsae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Biophytum heinrichsae

Biophytum heinrichsae is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Biophytum heinrichsae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum heinrichsae?

Biophytum heinrichsae

What type of plant is Biophytum heinrichsae?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Biophytum heinrichsae found?

Central and South America

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

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