Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nitida
ID:
982141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 297 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981479

Common Names

  • Henriquezia Nitida
  • Shiny Henriquezia
  • Shiny Henriquezia Tree

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Description

Henriquezia nitida (also called Shiny Henriquezia, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Venezuela. It grows to a height of 5–7 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It prefers to grow in dry, open forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Henriquezia nitida is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Henriquezia nitida var. longisepala (Bremek.) G.K.Rogers
Henriquezia nitida var. macrophylla (Ducke) Steyerm.
Henriquezia nitida var. nitida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henriquezia nitida has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriquezia nitida is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Henriquezia nitida

Henriquezia nitida can be found in Colombia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98332: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.