Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
henryi
ID:
837561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch.) X.F.Deng & D.X.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 390 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836896

Common Names

  • Schizomussaenda henryi
  • Henryi Schizomussaenda
  • Schizomussaenda Henryi

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Description

Schizomussaenda henryi (also called Schizomussaenda henryi, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schizomussaenda henryi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizomussaenda henryi is white with yellow and purple spots. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizomussaenda henryi is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Schizomussaenda henryi

Schizomussaenda henryi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Schizomussaenda henryi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Schizomussaenda henryi?

Schizomussaenda henryi is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Schizomussaenda henryi?

The flowers of Schizomussaenda henryi are usually white or yellow.

What is the size of Schizomussaenda henryi?

Schizomussaenda henryi is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 15 cm.

Species in the Schizomussaenda 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-374202: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Dianxiang Zhang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
Xiao Fang Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Deng' in the authors string.