Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
kunmingensis
ID:
1285031

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


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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.

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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 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-50323528: Based on the initial data import
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.