Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
erythrocarpa
ID:
720542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 329 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719875



Common Names

  • Henslowia Erythrocarpa
  • Red-Fruited Henslowia
  • Red-Fruited Leaf Henslowia


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Description

Henslowia erythrocarpa (also called 'Red-Fruited Henslowia' and 'Red-Fruited 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 erythrocarpa 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 erythrocarpa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henslowia erythrocarpa 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 erythrocarpa

Henslowia erythrocarpa is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady areas in the lowlands of the country.

Henslowia erythrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henslowia erythrocarpa?

Henslowia erythrocarpa

What is the common name of Henslowia erythrocarpa?

Red-fruited henslowia

What is the natural habitat of Henslowia erythrocarpa?

Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests

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,