Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
720520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 149 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719853

Common Names

  • Henrya Insularis
  • Island Henrya
  • Island Leaf Henrya

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Synonyms

  • Henrya mephitica Happ [deprecated]

Description

Henrya insularis (also called Island Henrya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, and its habitats include forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Henrya insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henrya insularis has white flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henrya insularis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Henrya insularis

Henrya insularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Henrya insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henrya insularis?

Henrya insularis

What is the common name of Henrya insularis?

Island Henrya

What is the natural habitat of Henrya insularis?

Tropical rainforest

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