Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
bella
ID:
1318205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo, H.A.Keller & S.A.Cáceres

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 40: 134 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330659


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Description

Cristobalia bella (also called Beautiful Cristobalia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Cristobalia bella is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cristobalia bella has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cristobalia bella is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cristobalia bella

Cristobalia bella is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cristobalia bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cristobalia bella?

Cristobalia bella

What is the common name of Cristobalia bella?

Bella

Where is Cristobalia bella native to?

Mexico

Species in the Cristobalia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Sergio A. Cáceres (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Cáceres' in the authors string.
Hector A. Keller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Keller' in the authors string.