Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
levigata
ID:
1241101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Thieret

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(7): 96 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240439



Common Names

  • Hemichaena levigata
  • Smooth Hemichaena
  • Smooth False-mallow


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Description

Hemichaena levigata (also called Smooth hemichaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has a rounded, bushy habit and grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemichaena levigata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemichaena levigata is a small, white to pinkish-purple, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Hemichaena levigata

Hemichaena levigata can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, such as Mexico and Peru.

Hemichaena levigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemichaena levigata?

Hemichaena levigata

What is the common name of Hemichaena levigata?

Smooth Hemichaena

What is the family of Hemichaena levigata?

Asteraceae

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
John William Thieret (1926-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thieret' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120047-2: 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].