Helonias jinpingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jinpingensis
ID:
913571
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.H.Chen, Y.M.Shui & Zhi Y.Yu) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 84: 190 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912906
Common Names
- Helonias Jinpingensis
- Jinpingensis Helonias
- Helonias
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helonias jinpingensis (also called Jinping Marshpink, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to China and is found in wetlands. It has a perennial herbaceous habit and grows up to 0.6m tall with lanceolate leaves and pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Helonias jinpingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal medicines and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Helonias jinpingensis has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helonias jinpingensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Helonias jinpingensis
Helonias jinpingensis can be found in the wild in China.
Helonias jinpingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helonias jinpingensis?
Helonias jinpingensis
What is the common name of Helonias jinpingensis?
Helonias jinpingensis
What is the natural habitat of Helonias jinpingensis?
Helonias jinpingensis is found in moist forests and grasslands in tropical and subtropical regions of China.
Species in the Helonias genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
Yu Min Shui (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Shui' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.
Zhi Yong Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi Y.Yu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101079-1: Based on the initial data import