Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1237687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Y.H.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 213 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237025



Common Names

  • Yinshania henryi
  • Henry's Yinshania
  • Yinshania


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Description

Yinshania henryi (also called 'Henry's Yinshania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to China and Vietnam and is found in forests and shrublands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 7 cm long. It produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Yinshania henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yinshania henryi has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yinshania henryi is a slow-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to prevent overcrowding. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Yinshania henryi

Yinshania henryi is native to China and Vietnam. It can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Yinshania henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yinshania henryi?

Yinshania henryi

What is the natural habitat of Yinshania henryi?

Tropical and subtropical regions of China

What is the average size of Yinshania henryi?

The average size is around 4 cm in length

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50092660: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Yu Hua Zhang (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Zhang' in the authors string.