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
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.
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,