Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kenyensis
ID:
716776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 163 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716109



Common Names

  • Harveya kenyensis
  • Kenyensis Harveya
  • Harveya Harveya


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Description

Harveya kenyensis (also called 'Kenyan Harveya', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa, occurring in Kenya and Tanzania. It is found in dry, rocky areas, in open woodland, and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Harveya kenyensis 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 kenyensis is yellow 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 kenyensis 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 kenyensis

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

Harveya kenyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harveya kenyensis?

Harveya kenyensis

What is the common name of Harveya kenyensis?

Kenyan Harveya

What type of plant is Harveya kenyensis?

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

Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936790-1: 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].