Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Mural., Naras. & N.Balach.) R.Mural., Naras. & N.Balach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 217: 200 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342847
Common Names
- Huberantha senjiana
- Senjiana Huberantha
- Senjiana Plant
Description
Huberantha senjiana (also called Senjian's huberantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hubertantha senjiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Huberantha senjiana are yellow and have a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huberantha senjiana is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted immediately.
Where to Find Huberantha senjiana
Huberantha senjiana is native to Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Huberantha senjiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberantha senjiana?
Huberantha senjiana
What is the family of Huberantha senjiana?
Gesneriaceae
Where is Huberantha senjiana found?
Central America
Species in the Huberantha genus
Huberantha decora,
Huberantha henrici,
Huberantha keraudreniae,
Huberantha multistamina,
Huberantha pendula,
Huberantha perrieri,
Huberantha amoena,
Huberantha capillata,
Huberantha ceramensis,
Huberantha cerasoides,
Huberantha forbesii,
Huberantha gracilis,
Huberantha hirta,
Huberantha humblotii,
Huberantha jenkinsii,
Huberantha korinti,
Huberantha leptopoda,
Huberantha loriformis,
Huberantha mossambicensis,
Huberantha nitidissima,
Huberantha rumphii,
Huberantha sambiranensis,
Huberantha stuhlmannii,
Huberantha tanganyikensis,
Huberantha trichoneura,
Huberantha verdcourtii,
Huberantha vitiensis,
Huberantha senjiana,
Huberantha palawanensis,
Huberantha papuana,
Huberantha flava,
Huberantha luensis,
Huberantha whistleri,
Huberantha asymmetrica,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
D. Narasimhan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Naras.' in the authors string.