Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
239873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Y.Z.Sun ex C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 15 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239205



Common Names

  • Meehania henryi
  • Meehania
  • Henryi


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Synonyms

  • Meehania urticifolia henryi (Hemsl.) Kudô [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum henryi Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Meehania henryi (also called Henry's meehania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Meehania henryi is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Meehania henryi var. kaitcheensis (H.Lév.) C.Y.Wu
Meehania henryi var. stachydifolia (H.Lév.) C.Y.Wu
Meehania henryi var. henryi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meehania henryi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meehania henryi is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Meehania henryi

Meehania henryi can be found in China.

Meehania henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meehania henryi?

Meehania henryi

What is the natural habitat of Meehania henryi?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Meehania henryi?

Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123282: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Yon Zai Sun (1898-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Sun' in the authors string.