Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
562907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 171 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562239

Common Names

  • Bejaria sprucei
  • Spruce's Bejaria
  • Sprucei Bejaria

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Synonyms

  • Bejaria guianensis Klotzsch ex N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Bejaria pallens tarapotana Meisn. [valid]
  • Bejaria puberula Klotzsch ex Mansf. & Sleumer [valid]
  • Bejaria sandiensis Mansf. & Sleumer [valid]
  • Bejaria schomburgkiana Klotzsch ex Mansf. & Sleumer [valid]
  • Bejaria variabilis A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Bejaria sprucei (also called Spruce's 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 sprucei 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 sprucei has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bejaria sprucei is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Bejaria sprucei

Bejaria sprucei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Bejaria sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bejaria sprucei?

Bejaria sprucei

What is the common name of Bejaria sprucei?

No common name

What is the family of Bejaria sprucei?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Ericaceae family