Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1225894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 490 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225232



Common Names

  • Hemsleya Chinensis
  • Hemsleya Chinese
  • Hemsleya Han


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Description

Hemsleya chinensis (also called Chinese Hemsleya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemsleya chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hemsleya chinensis var. ningnanensis L.D.Shen & W.J.Chang
Hemsleya chinensis var. polytricha Kuang & A.M.Lu
Hemsleya chinensis var. longivillosa (C.Y.Wu & Z.L.Chen) D.Z.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemsleya chinensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemsleya chinensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hemsleya chinensis

Hemsleya chinensis is native to China, India, and Nepal.

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