Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
himalaica
ID:
1035910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) D.Y.Hong

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 565 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035248



Common Names

  • Kashmiria himalaica
  • Himalayan Kashmiria
  • Himalayan Baby Tears


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Description

Kashmiria himalaica (also called Himalayan Kashmiria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region of India. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kashmiria himalaica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Kashmiria himalaica flower is white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kashmiria himalaica is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Kashmiria himalaica

Kashmiria himalaica can be found in the Himalayas.

Species in the Kashmiria genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908088-1: 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].