Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
membranifolia
ID:
1041673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Alain

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041011



Common Names

  • Henriettea membranifolia
  • Membranifolia Henriettea
  • Henriettea Membranifolia


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Description

Henriettea membranifolia (also called Membranous-leaved Henriettea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Henriettea membranifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henriettea membranifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henriettea membranifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Henriettea membranifolia

Henriettea membranifolia is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100370530: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.