Hemsleya chengyihana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chengyihana
ID:
1259981
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Z.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Evol. Hemsleya : 91 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259319
Common Names
- Chengyihana Hemsleya
- Hemsleya of Chengyihana
- Chengyihana's Hemsleya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemsleya chengyihana (also called Hemsleya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Hemsleya chengyihana is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemsleya chengyihana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemsleya chengyihana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hemsleya chengyihana
Hemsleya chengyihana is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Hemsleya chengyihana FAQ
What type of plant is Hemsleya chengyihana?
Hemsleya chengyihana is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.
Where is Hemsleya chengyihana found?
Hemsleya chengyihana is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Hemsleya chengyihana?
Hemsleya chengyihana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
Species in the Hemsleya genus
Hemsleya graciliflora, Hemsleya peekelii, Hemsleya cirromitrata, Hemsleya macrocarpa, Hemsleya dipteriga, Hemsleya mitrata, Hemsleya lijiangensis, Hemsleya panlongqi, Hemsleya sphaerocarpa, Hemsleya carnosiflora, Hemsleya pengxianensis, Hemsleya delavayi, Hemsleya zhejiangensis, Hemsleya dulongjiangensis, Hemsleya panacis-scandens, Hemsleya ellipsoidea, Hemsleya chinensis, Hemsleya gigantha, Hemsleya turbinata, Hemsleya endecaphylla, Hemsleya emeiensis, Hemsleya dolichocarpa, Hemsleya macrosperma, Hemsleya chengyihana, Hemsleya kunmingensis, Hemsleya amabilis,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50191093: Based on the initial data import
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.