Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
720497

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) A.Weber & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 70: 359 (1997-1998 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719830



Common Names

  • Henckelia Wightii
  • Wight's Henckelia
  • Wight's Leaf Henckelia


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Description

Henckelia wightii (also called Wight's Henckelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and its habitats include forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Henckelia wightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henckelia wightii has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henckelia wightii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Henckelia wightii

Henckelia wightii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Henckelia wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henckelia wightii?

Henckelia wightii

What is the common name of Henckelia wightii?

Wight's Henckelia

What is the habitat of Henckelia wightii?

It is found in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.

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-2845669: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.