Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
acunae
ID:
1280571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.H.Liogier) A.H.Liogier

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 92: 299 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279909





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Description

Henriettea acunae (also called Henriettea acunae, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Henriettea acunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henriettea acunae has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriettea acunae is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Henriettea acunae

Henriettea acunae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Henriettea acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henriettea acunae?

Henriettea acunae

What is the natural habitat of Henriettea acunae?

Tropical forests of South America

What is the flower color of Henriettea acunae?

White or yellowish

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,