Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
haenkei
ID:
461213

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Reliq. haenk. (2):111

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460545

Common Names

  • Haenkei Daisy
  • Haenke's Daisy
  • Haenke Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Alpinia leptosolena K.Schum. [valid]
  • Leptosolena auriculata Elmer [invalid]
  • Leptosolena insignis Ridl. [valid]

Description

Leptosolena haenkei (also called Haenke's Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with thin, cylindrical, jointed stems. It is native to South America, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Leptosolena haenkei is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptosolena haenkei is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptosolena haenkei is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the plants should be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Leptosolena haenkei

Leptosolena haenkei can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Leptosolena haenkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosolena haenkei?

Leptosolena haenkei

What is the common name of Leptosolena haenkei?

Haenkei Leptosolena

What type of plant is Leptosolena haenkei?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Leptosolena genus

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000460545: Based on the initial data import