Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
variifolius
ID:
833992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 118 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833327



Common Names

  • Haenianthus variifolius
  • Variegated-leaved Haenianthus
  • Variegated-leaved Hainianthus


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Description

Haenianthus variifolius (also called 'Variable-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 variifolius 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 variifolius has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a short, round seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haenianthus variifolius is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome, which should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Haenianthus variifolius

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

Haenianthus variifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haenianthus variifolius?

Haenianthus variifolius

What is the common name of Haenianthus variifolius?

Variegated-leaf Haenianthus

Where does Haenianthus variifolius originate from?

The Philippines

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116895-2: 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].