Heinsia crinita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Afzel.) G.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tomé : 209 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981047
Common Names
- Heinsia crinita
- Crinita Heinsia
- Crinita False Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heinsia crinita (also called Hairy Heinsia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, erect stems and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Heinsia crinita has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heinsia crinita sub. crinitaHeinsia crinita sub. parviflora (K.Schum. & K.Krause) Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heinsia crinita is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heinsia crinita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Heinsia crinita
Heinsia crinita can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Heinsia 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-97890: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
Adam Afzelius (1750-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Afzel.' in the authors string.