Status:
valid
Authors:
(Verdc.) J.E.Burrows & S.M.Burrows
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Mozambique 1048. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428044
Common Names
- Heinsia mozambicensis
- Mozambicensis Heinsia
- Mozambicensis
Description
Heinsia mozambicensis (also called Mozambicensis Heinsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heinsia mozambicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal medicine for treating fever and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heinsia mozambicensis are small and white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heinsia mozambicensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Heinsia mozambicensis
Heinsia mozambicensis is native to Mozambique. It can be found in moist, open habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Heinsia mozambicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heinsia mozambicensis?
Heinsia mozambicensis
What type of plant is Heinsia mozambicensis?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Heinsia mozambicensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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,