Ornithoboea henryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1219999
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 115 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219337
Common Names
- Ornithoboea henryi
- Henry's Ornithoboea
- Ornithoboea Henryi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithoboea henryi (also called Henry's fern, among many other common names) is a terrestrial fern that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its fronds are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its sori are small and white, and its spores are red and globose.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithoboea henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ornithoboea henryi are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithoboea henryi is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Ornithoboea henryi
Ornithoboea henryi can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
Ornithoboea henryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea henryi?
Ornithoboea henryi
What is the common name of Ornithoboea henryi?
Henry's lily
What is the natural habitat of Ornithoboea henryi?
Forests and shrublands of southwestern China
Species in the Ornithoboea genus
Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa, Ornithoboea parishii, Ornithoboea occulta, Ornithoboea lacei, Ornithoboea flexuosa, Ornithoboea barbanthera, Ornithoboea multitorta, Ornithoboea emarginata, Ornithoboea arachnoidea, Ornithoboea henryi, Ornithoboea feddei, Ornithoboea wildeana, Ornithoboea calcicola, Ornithoboea maxwellii, Ornithoboea obovata, Ornithoboea puglisiae,
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 tro-50000779: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.