Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
heynei
ID:
334774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) Santapau & Merchant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 3: 110 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334106

Common Names

  • Wendlandia heynei
  • Wendlandia Heynei
  • Heynei Wendlandia

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia cinerea Wall. [valid]
  • Rondeletia exserta Roxb. [valid]
  • Rondeletia heynei Schult. [valid]
  • Rondeletia orissensis Roth [valid]
  • Rondeletia thyrsiflora Roth [valid]
  • Wendlandia cinerea DC. [valid]
  • Wendlandia exserta (Roxb.) DC. [valid]

Description

Wendlandia heynei (also called 'Heyne's Ironweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is a common roadside weed.

Uses & Benefits

Wendlandia heynei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wendlandia heynei has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia heynei is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Wendlandia heynei

Wendlandia heynei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Wendlandia heynei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendlandia heynei?

Wendlandia heynei

What is the common name of Wendlandia heynei?

Heyne's Wendlandia

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia heynei?

Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Wendlandia genus

Wendlandia aberrans, Wendlandia acuminata, Wendlandia amocana, Wendlandia andamanica, Wendlandia angustifolia, Wendlandia appendiculata, Wendlandia arabica, Wendlandia arborescens, Wendlandia augustinii, Wendlandia basistaminea, Wendlandia bicuspidata, Wendlandia bouvardioides, Wendlandia brachyantha, Wendlandia brevipaniculata, Wendlandia brevituba, Wendlandia buddlejacea, Wendlandia budleioides, Wendlandia burkillii, Wendlandia cambodiana, Wendlandia cavaleriei, Wendlandia connata, Wendlandia coriacea, Wendlandia dasythyrsa, Wendlandia densiflora, Wendlandia erythroxylon, Wendlandia ferruginea, Wendlandia formosana, Wendlandia fulva, Wendlandia gamblei, Wendlandia glabrata, Wendlandia glomerulata, Wendlandia guangdongensis, Wendlandia heyneana, Wendlandia heynei, Wendlandia inclusa, Wendlandia jingdongensis, Wendlandia junghuhniana, Wendlandia lauterbachii, Wendlandia laxa, Wendlandia ligustrina, Wendlandia ligustroides, Wendlandia litseifolia, Wendlandia longidens, Wendlandia longipedicellata, Wendlandia luzoniensis, Wendlandia merrilliana, Wendlandia myriantha, Wendlandia nervosa, Wendlandia nitens, Wendlandia nobilis,

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-214443: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Hermenegild Santapau (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santapau' in the authors string.
Y. Merchant: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merchant' in the authors string.