Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imthurnii
ID:
562874

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6: 46 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562206

Common Names

  • Bejaria imthurnii
  • Imthurn's Bejaria
  • Imthurn's Bejaria

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Synonyms

  • Bejaria tatei Gleason [valid]

Description

Bejaria imthurnii (also called Imthurn's Bejaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry forests, rocky hillsides, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bejaria imthurnii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bejaria imthurnii is yellow and small, with a bell-shaped calyx and five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bejaria imthurnii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, Bejaria imthurnii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Bejaria imthurnii

Bejaria imthurnii is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

Bejaria imthurnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bejaria imthurnii?

Bejaria imthurnii

What is the family of Bejaria imthurnii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Bejaria imthurnii?

Imthurn's Bejaria

Species in the Ericaceae family