Hemsleya ellipsoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipsoidea
ID:
1225893
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.D.Shen & W.J.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 185 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225231
Common Names
- Hemsleya Ellipsoidea
- Hemsleya Ellipsoid
- Hemsleya Oval
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemsleya ellipsoidea (also called Ellipsoidal 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 ellipsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemsleya ellipsoidea has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemsleya ellipsoidea 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 ellipsoidea
Hemsleya ellipsoidea is native to China, India, and Nepal.
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-50043528: Based on the initial data import
Wen Jin Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Chang' in the authors string.
Lian Dai (Tai) Shen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.D.Shen' in the authors string.