Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
berteroi
ID:
472624

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

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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.

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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