Hellenia rubra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
440142
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Miq.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 604
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439474
Common Names
- Hellenia rubra
- Red Hellenia
- Red Daisy Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hellenia rubra (also called Red Hellenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small red flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, often on rocky slopes and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hellenia rubra 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 rubra has red flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hellenia rubra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hellenia rubra
Hellenia rubra can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Hellenia rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hellenia rubra?
Hellenia rubra
What is the common name of Hellenia rubra?
Red Hellenia
Where is Hellenia rubra found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Hellenia genus
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000439474: Based on the initial data import