Hemsleya zhejiangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zhejiangensis
ID:
1225889
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Z.Zheng
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 67 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225227
Common Names
- Hemsleya Zhejiangensis
- Hemsleya Zhejiang
- Hemsleya Zhe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemsleya zhejiangensis (also called Zhejiang 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 zhejiangensis 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 zhejiangensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have five pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemsleya zhejiangensis 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 zhejiangensis
Hemsleya zhejiangensis can be found in China, India, and Japan.
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-50043523: Based on the initial data import
Chao Zong Zheng (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Zheng' in the authors string.