Hemsleya graciliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graciliflora
ID:
720324
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 275 I: 24 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719657
Common Names
- Hemsleya graciliflora
- Graceful Hemsleya
- Graceful Flower
Searching for Hemsleya graciliflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Alsomitra graciliflora Harms [unknown]
Description
Hemsleya graciliflora (also called Slender-flowered Hemsleya, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America and Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in shallow water, often in ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Hemsleya graciliflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hemsleya graciliflora var. tianmuensis X.J.Xue & H.YaoFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemsleya graciliflora is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Searching for Hemsleya graciliflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemsleya graciliflora can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Hemsleya graciliflora
Hemsleya graciliflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Hemsleya graciliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemsleya graciliflora?
Hemsleya graciliflora
What type of plant is Hemsleya graciliflora?
Hemsleya graciliflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Hemsleya graciliflora found?
Hemsleya graciliflora is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
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 kew-2845453: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.