Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Judd
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 240 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278971
Common Names
- Henriettea squamulosa
- Scaly Henriettea
- Scaly Fanpetals
Description
Henriettea squamulosa (also called Scaly Henriettea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Henriettea squamulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Henriettea squamulosa has small yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Henriettea squamulosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Henriettea squamulosa
Henriettea squamulosa is native to the Squamulosa region of Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.
Henriettea squamulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henriettea squamulosa?
Henriettea squamulosa
What is the common name of Henriettea squamulosa?
Scaly-leaved Henriettea
Where is Henriettea squamulosa native to?
South America
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,