Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
562883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fielding & Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Sert. Pl. 1: t. 69 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562215

Common Names

  • Bejaria Mathewsii
  • Mathewsii Bejaria
  • Mathewsii's Bejaria

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Synonyms

  • Bejaria corymbosa B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]
  • Bejaria mathewsii pulcherrima Mansf. [valid]
  • Bejaria phillyreifolia Benth. [valid]

Description

Bejaria mathewsii (also called Mathews' 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 mathewsii 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 mathewsii is white 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 mathewsii 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 mathewsii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Bejaria mathewsii

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

Bejaria mathewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bejaria mathewsii?

Bejaria mathewsii

What is the family of Bejaria mathewsii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Bejaria mathewsii?

Mathews' Bejaria

Species in the Ericaceae family