Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
corniculata
ID:
715216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cornaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Neuchâteloise Sci. Nat. 25: 171 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714549



Common Names

  • Horned Halenia
  • Halenia Corniculata
  • Halenia corniculata


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Description

Halenia corniculata (also called Bird's-foot Halenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m high, with narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Halenia corniculata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Halenia corniculata var. dissimilis K.Ueno & Y.Ueno
Halenia corniculata var. corniculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Halenia corniculata has white, pink, or yellow flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by woody, egg-shaped seed pods. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval in shape and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halenia corniculata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Halenia corniculata

Halenia corniculata is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Halenia corniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halenia corniculata?

Halenia corniculata

What is the common name of Halenia corniculata?

Horned Gentian

Where is Halenia corniculata native to?

Western Australia

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Auguste Édouard Cornaz (1825-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornaz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60443257-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.