Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 47 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719873
Common Names
- Henslowia Collettii
- Collett's Henslowia
- Collett's Leaf Henslowia
Synonyms
- Dufrenoya collettii (Gamble) Stauffer [unknown]
Description
Henslowia collettii (also called 'Collett's Henslowia' and 'Collett's Henslowia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and has two large, ovate leaves that are mottled with purple and green. It produces a single flower with a long, thin, yellowish-green spathe.
Uses & Benefits
Henslowia collettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henslowia collettii has white flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Henslowia collettii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower. Division of the plant is the best way to propagate it.
Where to Find Henslowia collettii
Henslowia collettii is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady areas in the lowlands of the country.
Henslowia collettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henslowia collettii?
Henslowia collettii
What is the common name of Henslowia collettii?
Collett's Henslowia
What is the habitat of Henslowia collettii?
It is found in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.
Species in the Henslowia genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,