Henriettea fascicularis
Henriettea fascicularis, commonly known as the Banded Henriettea, is a rare shrub endemic to the coastal forests of Brazil. Valued for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant holds significant potential in ethnobotanical research. Exploring its chemical properties offers promising insights into discovering new bioactive compounds for traditional medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Henriettea fascicularis
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Melastomataceae and falls under the genus Henriettea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Henriettea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Henriettea fascicularis, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the banded henriquea, while in Spanish, it is known as henriquea bandeada.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across parts of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is noted in both the Southwest and Southeast regions of the country. Moving southward, the species can be found throughout various parts of Central America. Specifically, its range includes the nations of Belize and Guatemala. Finally, the distribution extends further south to include Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Henriettea fascicularis, is characterized by its distinct structural features, particularly its woody branches which serve as the primary framework for its growth. These branches support the development of the foliage and reproductive structures, playing a crucial role in the overall architecture of the shrub. In the context of its medicinal properties, the composition of these branches is often a point of interest for botanical study and traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |