Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
tanacetifolia
ID:
726449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 691 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725782



Common Names

  • Hugueninia tanacetifolia
  • Tanacetifolia Hugueninia
  • Hugueninia


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Synonyms

  • Leptobasis pinnatipartita Dulac [unknown]
  • Phryne tanacetifolia Bubani [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium tanacetifolium L. [unknown]
  • Descurainia tanacetifolia Prantl [unknown]
  • Eruca tanacetifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Erysimum tanacetifolium [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Hesperis tanacetifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hugueninia tanacetifolia tanacetifolia [unknown]

Description

Hugueninia tanacetifolia (also called Tanacetifolia Woodrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is an evergreen, woody climber with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hugueninia tanacetifolia is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hugueninia tanacetifolia sub. suffruticosa (Costa & Soulié) P.W.Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hugueninia tanacetifolia is white or pinkish-white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hugueninia tanacetifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hugueninia tanacetifolia

Hugueninia tanacetifolia can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Hugueninia tanacetifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hugueninia tanacetifolia?

Hugueninia tanacetifolia

What is the common name of Hugueninia tanacetifolia?

Tansy-leaved Hugueninia

What is the natural habitat of Hugueninia tanacetifolia?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Hugueninia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.