Henriettea barkeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barkeri
ID:
1280578
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Alain
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 92: 299 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279916
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Henriettea barkeri (also called Barker's Henriettea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in open forests and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Henriettea barkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henriettea barkeri has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings with small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Henriettea barkeri is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Henriettea barkeri
Henriettea barkeri is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and in northern Mexico.
Henriettea barkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henriettea barkeri?
Henriettea barkeri
What is the natural habitat of Henriettea barkeri?
Tropical forests of South America
What is the flower color of Henriettea barkeri?
White or yellowish
Species in the Henriettea genus
Henriettea gomesii, Henriettea sessiliflora, Henriettea boliviensis, Henriettea bracteosa, Henriettea caudata, Henriettea duckeana, Henriettea glabra, Henriettea goudotiana, Henriettea heteroneura, Henriettea ininiensis, Henriettea lawrancei, Henriettea maguirei, Henriettea manarae, Henriettea ovata, Henriettea prancei, Henriettea rimosa, Henriettea steyermarkii, Henriettea tachirensis, Henriettea tobagensis, Henriettea tovarensis, Henriettea trachyphylla, Henriettea williamsii, Henriettea flavescens, Henriettea punctata, Henriettea membranifolia, Henriettea macfadyenii, Henriettea cuabae, Henriettea gibberosa, Henriettea angustifolia, Henriettea granulata, Henriettea horridula, Henriettea lasiostylis, Henriettea maroniensis, Henriettea multiflora, Henriettea spruceana, Henriettea stellaris, Henriettea aggregata, Henriettea loretensis, Henriettea verrucosa, Henriettea cuneata, Henriettea fascicularis, Henriettea seemannii, Henriettea succosa, Henriettea tuberculosa, Henriettea ramiflora, Henriettea patrisiana, Henriettea strigosa, Henriettea martiusii, Henriettea mucronata, Henriettea fissanthera,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50306630: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.