Henckelia dibangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dibangensis
ID:
750239
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Burtt, S.K.Srivast. & Mehrotra) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 775 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749572
Common Names
- Henckelia Dibangensis
- Dibangensis Henckelia
- Dibangensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Henckelia dibangensis (also called Dibang henkelia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It grows up to 30cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforest, and in montane forests up to 3000m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Henckelia dibangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henckelia dibangensis has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Henckelia dibangensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months. Prune regularly to promote new growth.
Where to Find Henckelia dibangensis
Henckelia dibangensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Henckelia dibangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henckelia dibangensis?
Henckelia dibangensis
Where is Henckelia dibangensis found?
Henckelia dibangensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.
What type of plant is Henckelia dibangensis?
Henckelia dibangensis is a shrub or small tree.
Species in the Henckelia genus
Henckelia bifolia, Henckelia crenata, Henckelia diffusa, Henckelia fischeri, Henckelia floccosa, Henckelia follicularis, Henckelia gambleana, Henckelia gardneri, Henckelia grandifolia, Henckelia humboldtiana, Henckelia incana, Henckelia innominata, Henckelia lyrata, Henckelia macrostachya, Henckelia meeboldii, Henckelia missionis, Henckelia ovalifolia, Henckelia pumila, Henckelia punctata, Henckelia repens, Henckelia scortechinii, Henckelia semitorta, Henckelia serrata, Henckelia stenophylla, Henckelia urticifolia, Henckelia vulcanica, Henckelia wightii, Henckelia zeylanica, Henckelia anthonysamyi, Henckelia adenocalyx, Henckelia anachoreta, Henckelia angusta, Henckelia auriculata, Henckelia briggsioides, Henckelia burttii, Henckelia calva, Henckelia dielsii, Henckelia dibangensis, Henckelia ceratoscyphus, Henckelia walkerae, Henckelia monantha, Henckelia dimidiata, Henckelia fasciculiflora, Henckelia forrestii, Henckelia fruticola, Henckelia heterostigma, Henckelia hookeri, Henckelia infundibuliformis, Henckelia insignis, Henckelia lacei,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904380: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Bishan N. Mehrotra (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mehrotra' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Sunil Kumar Srivastava (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.