Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
158757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Alain

Source:
ipni

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 92: 300 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158086

Common Names

  • Sessile-flowered Leandra
  • Sessile-flowered-leandra
  • Sessiliflora Leandra

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Synonyms

  • Melastoma sessilifolium L. [unknown]
  • Loreya fasiculiflora Naudin [unknown]
  • Henriettella sessilifolia Triana [unknown]
  • Loreya trinitensis Crueg. [unknown]

Description

Henriettea sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered 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 sessiliflora is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henriettea sessiliflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriettea sessiliflora 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 sessiliflora

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

Henriettea sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henriettea sessiliflora?

Henriettea sessiliflora

What type of plant is Henriettea sessiliflora?

A shrub

Where is Henriettea sessiliflora 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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120352-2: Based on the initial data import