Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Krishna & Lakshmin.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 63(4): 397, figs. 1-3. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331156
Uses & Benefits
Henckelia pathakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henckelia pathakii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Henckelia pathakii is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers a cool, moist environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Henckelia pathakii
Henckelia pathakii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, mainly in India and Nepal.
Henckelia pathakii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Henckelia pathakii?
Henckelia pathakii prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)
What is the ideal light for Henckelia pathakii?
Henckelia pathakii prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Henckelia pathakii?
Henckelia pathakii prefers a humidity level of 50-70%
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,