Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillon & H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 409 (2011 publ. 2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331973
Common Names
- Belema
- Belema Tree
- Geissois Belema
Description
Geissois belema (also called Belema Geissois, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in tropical dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Geissois belema is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geissois belema has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geissois belema is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Geissois belema
Geissois belema is found in the western United States, primarily in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Geissois belema FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissois belema?
Geissois belema
What is the common name of Geissois belema?
Belema
What is the family of Geissois belema?
Asteraceae
Species in the Geissois genus
Geissois bradfordii,
Geissois lanceolata,
Geissois velutina,
Geissois denhamii,
Geissois hippocastanifolia,
Geissois hirsuta,
Geissois imthurnii,
Geissois magnifica,
Geissois montana,
Geissois pentaphylla,
Geissois polyphylla,
Geissois pruinosa,
Geissois racemosa,
Geissois stipularis,
Geissois superba,
Geissois ternata,
Geissois trifoliolata,
Geissois belema,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.