Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
440123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Willd.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Sp. pl. 5

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439455



Common Names

  • Hellenia chinensis
  • Chinese Hellenia
  • Chinese Sunflower


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Description

Hellenia chinensis (also called Chinese Hellenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, often on rocky slopes and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hellenia chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hellenia chinensis has yellow flowers with white petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hellenia chinensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Hellenia chinensis

Hellenia chinensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Hellenia chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hellenia chinensis?

Hellenia chinensis

What type of plant is Hellenia chinensis?

A shrub

Where is Hellenia chinensis native to?

Mexico

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000439455: Based on the initial data import