Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
henryi
ID:
949201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1823 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948539

Common Names

  • Henry's Emmenopterys
  • Henry Emmenopterys
  • Henryi Emmenopterys

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Description

Emmenopterys henryi (also called Henry's Emmenopterys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows at elevations of 500-3000 meters. It has large, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Emmenopterys henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Emmenopterys henryi are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmenopterys henryi is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a warm, sheltered spot in the garden. Propagation is by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Emmenopterys henryi

Emmenopterys henryi is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Emmenopterys genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66891: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.