Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
saldanhaei
ID:
1280874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 531, t. 113 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280212

Common Names

  • Saldanha's Henriettea
  • Henriettea
  • Henriettea Saldanhaei

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Description

Henriettea saldanhaei (also called Saldanhaei Henriettea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Melastomataceae native to Brazil. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome, in moist and shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Henriettea saldanhaei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henriettea saldanhaei has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriettea saldanhaei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Henriettea saldanhaei

Henriettea saldanhaei is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Henriettea saldanhaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henriettea saldanhaei?

Henriettea saldanhaei

What are the common names of Henriettea saldanhaei?

Saldanha's henriettea

What is the natural habitat of Henriettea saldanhaei?

It is found in wet, open areas in the Atlantic Forest of 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,

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