Status:
valid
Authors:
Mutis ex L.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 246 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562236
Common Names
- Bejaria resinosa
- Resinous Bejaria
- Resinousleaf Bejaria
Synonyms
- Bejaria aestuans macrantha Danguy & Cherm. [valid]
- Bejaria albiflora Linden ex B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [invalid]
- Bejaria caxamarcensis Kunth [valid]
- Bejaria cinnamomea Lindl. [valid]
- Bejaria congesta B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]
- Bejaria dryanderae Mansf. & Sleumer [valid]
- Bejaria grandiflora Bonpl. [valid]
- Bejaria grisea B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]
- Bejaria peruviana Mansf. & Sleumer [valid]
- Bejaria weberhaueriana Mansf. & Sleumer [valid]
Description
Bejaria resinosa (also called Resinous Bejaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It grows up to 2 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bejaria resinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bejaria resinosa has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bejaria resinosa is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Bejaria resinosa
Bejaria resinosa is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.
Bejaria resinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bejaria resinosa?
Bejaria resinosa
What is the common name of Bejaria resinosa?
No common name
What is the family of Bejaria resinosa?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Bejaria genus
Bejaria aestuans,
Bejaria cubensis,
Bejaria imthurnii,
Bejaria infundibula,
Bejaria ledifolia,
Bejaria mathewsii,
Bejaria nana,
Bejaria racemosa,
Bejaria resinosa,
Bejaria sprucei,
Bejaria steyermarkii,
Bejaria subsessilis,
Bejaria tachirensis,
Bejaria zamorae,
Species in the Ericaceae family