Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Li & D.Z.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 44: 486 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284369
Common Names
- Hemsleya kunmingensis
- Kunmingensis Hemsleya
- Kunmingensis Spiderling
Description
Hemsleya kunmingensis (also called Kunming Hemsleya, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to China. It has small yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Hemsleya kunmingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and chest pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hemsleya kunmingensis are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemsleya kunmingensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Hemsleya kunmingensis
Hemsleya kunmingensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Yunnan.
Hemsleya kunmingensis FAQ
What is the common name of Hemsleya kunmingensis?
Kunming Hemsleya
What is the natural range of Hemsleya kunmingensis?
China
What type of soil does Hemsleya kunmingensis prefer?
Moist, well-drained soils
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
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Hong Tao Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Li' in the authors string.