Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
367326

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum 2 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366658



Common Names

  • Lawsonia inermis
  • Inermis Lawsonia
  • Lawsonia


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Synonyms

  • Lawsonia coccinea Sm. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia alba Lam. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia purpurea Lam. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia spinosa L. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia falcifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Rotantha combretoides Baker [unknown]
  • Alcanna spinosa Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Casearia multiflora Spreng. [unknown]
  • Casearia multiflora Spreng. [deprecated]
  • Lawsonia speciosa L. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia inermis spinosa (L.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia alba flavescens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Lawsonia alba miniata Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Lawsonia inermis (also called Henna, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It grows in open forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lawsonia inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lawsonia inermis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lawsonia inermis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lawsonia inermis

Lawsonia inermis is found in the tropical regions of Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Lawsonia inermis FAQ

What is the common name of Lawsonia inermis?

Henna

What is the natural habitat of Lawsonia inermis?

Lawsonia inermis is found in dry, rocky areas in Australia.

What is the flowering season of Lawsonia inermis?

Lawsonia inermis typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

Species in the Lawsonia genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References