Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hensii
ID:
410872

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 108 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410204

Common Names

  • Hensii Thomandersia
  • Thomandersia hensii
  • Hensii Four-lobed

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Description

Thomandersia hensii (also called Hens' Bush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is a perennial shrub with white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thomandersia hensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for making garlands and decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thomandersia hensii has small white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomandersia hensii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Thomandersia hensii

Thomandersia hensii is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Thomandersia hensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomandersia hensii?

Thomandersia hensii

What type of plant is Thomandersia hensii?

It is a shrub

Where is Thomandersia hensii native to?

It is native to Madagascar

References

IPNI record: 56168-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000782374
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-320870: Originally associated with wfo-0000782374
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-320870: Originally associated with wfo-0000782374
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56168-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].