Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
gomesii
ID:
158756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade

Source:
ipni

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 16: 13, tab. 8 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158085

Common Names

  • Gomes' Leandra
  • Gomes's Leandra
  • Gomesi Leandra

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Description

Henriettea gomesii (also called Gomes' Henriettea, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Brazil. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid and are up to 1 m long. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors, and is often found in association with tree ferns.

Uses & Benefits

Henriettea gomesii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also a popular houseplant, as it is easy to care for and can tolerate low light levels. Its leaves can be used as mulch, and its wood can be used for fuel. Additionally, it can be used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henriettea gomesii has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriettea gomesii is a fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soils. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by spores. It is best grown in partial to full shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Henriettea gomesii

Henriettea gomesii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Henriettea gomesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henriettea gomesii?

Henriettea gomesii

What type of plant is Henriettea gomesii?

A shrub

Where is Henriettea gomesii found?

It is found in Brazil

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,