More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER LAMIALES
Henrya insularis
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies (Order Lamiales)
-Acanthus Family (Family Acanthaceae)
-Subfamily Acanthoideae
-Tribe Justicieae
-Subtribe Tetrameriinae
-Genus Henrya
-Henrya insularis
Henrya insularis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to parts of Central America and the Caribbean. It is a herbaceous plant or small shrub, typically found in tropical and subtropical environments, often thriving in forested or coastal habitats. The plant features opposite leaves and tubular flowers, which are characteristic of the genus Henrya. These flowers are often pollinated by hummingbirds or insects attracted to their shape and nectar.
Description
• Henrya insularis, commonly known as island renegade or common henrya, is a perennial herb or small subshrub in the acanthus family (Acanthaceae). It has branching, often hairy stems and opposite, oval to elliptic leaves. Its small, pale yellow to cream-coloured, two-lipped flowers have distinctive reddish or purplish markings on the lower or upper lip and grow in elongated, slender clusters. The fruits are small capsules containing seeds with fine hairs.
Range
• Henrya insularis is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, extending south to Costa Rica. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• It grows primarily in seasonally dry tropical environments, including dry forests, rocky slopes, woodland margins, and areas with open shrub cover. It is also found along watercourses and in the understory of some woodlands, favouring warm conditions and well-drained soils.