Status:
valid
Authors:
Guill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 2: 21 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471956
Common Names
- Berteroi Pilostyles
- Berteroi Daisy Bush
- Berteroi Daisy Tree
Synonyms
- Apodanthes berteroi (Guill.) Gardner [unknown]
- Frostia berteroi (Gardner) H.Karst. [unknown]
- Frostia parasitica Bertero ex Steud. [unknown]
- Apodanthes berteroi (Guill.) Gard. [deprecated]
Description
Pilostyles berteroi (also called Bertero's Pilostyles, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with white flowers and is native to Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations between 600 and 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pilostyles berteroi is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilostyles berteroi is a bright yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a white-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilostyles berteroi can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. Cultivation is best done in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.
Where to Find Pilostyles berteroi
Pilostyles berteroi can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Pilostyles berteroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilostyles berteroi?
Pilostyles berteroi
What is the natural habitat of Pilostyles berteroi?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the flowering period of Pilostyles berteroi?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Pilostyles genus
Pilostyles aethiopica,
Pilostyles berteroi,
Pilostyles collina,
Pilostyles mexicana,
Pilostyles coccoidea,
Pilostyles blanchetii,
Pilostyles thurberi,
Pilostyles pringlei,
Pilostyles hamiltonii,
Pilostyles haussknechtii,
Species in the Apodanthaceae family
Apodanthes caseariae,
Pilostyles aethiopica,
Pilostyles berteroi,
Pilostyles collina,
Pilostyles mexicana,
Pilostyles coccoidea,
Pilostyles blanchetii,
Pilostyles thurberi,
Pilostyles pringlei,
Pilostyles hamiltonii,
Pilostyles haussknechtii,