Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
1322099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Callm. & Buerki

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 335 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334553



Common Names

  • Benstonea Humilis
  • Humilis Benstonea
  • Benstonea Groundcover


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Description

Benstonea humilis (also called Humble Benstonea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Benstonea humilis is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benstonea humilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benstonea humilis is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Benstonea humilis

Benstonea humilis is found in tropical rainforests in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Benstonea humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benstonea humilis?

Benstonea humilis

What is the common name of Benstonea humilis?

Humilis Benstonea

Where is Benstonea humilis found?

Benstonea humilis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Benstonea genus

Benstonea dumetorum, Benstonea epiphytica, Benstonea microglottis, Benstonea ornithocephala, Benstonea platystigma, Benstonea saint-johnii, Benstonea sobolifera, Benstonea adinobotrys, Benstonea affinis, Benstonea alticola, Benstonea ashtonii, Benstonea atrocarpa, Benstonea beccata, Benstonea biplicata, Benstonea brevistylis, Benstonea brunigii, Benstonea calcinacta, Benstonea celebica, Benstonea copelandii, Benstonea ellipsoidea, Benstonea elostigma, Benstonea foetida, Benstonea gibbsiana, Benstonea glaucophylla, Benstonea herbacea, Benstonea humilis, Benstonea inquilina, Benstonea korthalsii, Benstonea kurzii, Benstonea lauterbachii, Benstonea lepatophila, Benstonea monticola, Benstonea nana, Benstonea pachyphylla, Benstonea parva, Benstonea pectinata, Benstonea permicron, Benstonea pilaris, Benstonea pseudosyncarpa, Benstonea pumila, Benstonea rupestris, Benstonea rustica, Benstonea setistyla, Benstonea stenocarpa, Benstonea sylvatica, Benstonea thomissophylla, Benstonea thurstonii, Benstonea thwaitesii, Benstonea tunicata, Benstonea undulifolia,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

References

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.