Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1230652

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.C.How & T.C.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 4: 37 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229990



Common Names

  • Heynea velutina
  • Velvety Heynea
  • Velvety Heynea Tree


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Description

Heynea velutina (also called Velvet Heynea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in moist, shady forests, usually along streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Heynea velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heynea velutina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heynea velutina is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Heynea velutina

Heynea velutina can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Species in the Heynea genus

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50061280: Based on the initial data import
Tê Chao Chen (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.