Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
incrassatus
ID:
833984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 405 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833319



Common Names

  • Haenianthus incrassatus
  • Thick-leaved Haenianthus
  • Thick-leaved Hainianthus


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Description

Haenianthus incrassatus (also called 'Thick-leaved Haenianthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It grows in dry to mesic forests, at elevations of 100–1,000 m (330–3,280 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Haenianthus incrassatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haenianthus incrassatus has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haenianthus incrassatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Haenianthus incrassatus

Haenianthus incrassatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609289-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].