Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
fascicularis
ID:
1081726

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gómez

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 68 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081064

Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Henriettea
  • Slender-leaved Henriettea
  • Fine-leaved Henriettea

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Description

Henriettea fascicularis (also called Fascicled Henriettea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has ovate-shaped, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Henriettea fascicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Henriettea fascicularis is a yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriettea fascicularis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Henriettea fascicularis

Henriettea fascicularis is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama.

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,