Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1107844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) W.T.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 5: 307 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107182



Common Names

  • Heliciopsis Henryi
  • Henryi Heliciopsis
  • Henryi Fern


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Description

Heliciopsis henryi (also called Henry's Heliciopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, thin, wiry stems and small, white to pink flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from rocky areas to grasslands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliciopsis henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliciopsis henryi has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliciopsis henryi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Heliciopsis henryi

Heliciopsis henryi can be found in India and Nepal.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26501110: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.