Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
helenae
ID:
716774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buscal. & Muschl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 493 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716107



Common Names

  • Harveya helenae
  • Helenae Harveya
  • Harveya Harveya


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Description

Harveya helenae (also called Helen's Harveya, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb, growing up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforests, monsoon forests, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harveya helenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harveya helenae is white and bell-shaped, with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harveya helenae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Harveya helenae

Harveya helenae is native to tropical Africa. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Harveya helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harveya helenae?

Harveya helenae

What is the common name of Harveya helenae?

Helena's Harveya

What type of plant is Harveya helenae?

Herb

Species in the Harveya genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Luigi Buscalioni (1863-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscal.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803598-1: 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].