Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Skog
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 231 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564602
Common Names
- Besleria arbusta
- Shrubby Besleria
- Arbusta Besleria
Description
Besleria arbusta (also called Shrub Besleria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Besleria arbusta is used as an ornamental plant, as a garden plant, and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Besleria arbusta is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Besleria arbusta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Besleria arbusta
Besleria arbusta is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Besleria arbusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Besleria arbusta?
Besleria arbusta
What is the common name of Besleria arbusta?
Bush Besleria
What is the natural habitat of Besleria arbusta?
It is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, in sandy soils and rocky outcrops
Species in the Besleria genus
Besleria beltranii,
Besleria neblinae,
Besleria yatuana,
Besleria affinis,
Besleria aggregata,
Besleria angusta,
Besleria angustiflora,
Besleria arborescens,
Besleria arbusta,
Besleria ardens,
Besleria aristeguitae,
Besleria attenuata,
Besleria barbata,
Besleria barbensis,
Besleria barclayi,
Besleria boliviana,
Besleria calantha,
Besleria calycina,
Besleria campanulata,
Besleria capitata,
Besleria chiriquensis,
Besleria cinnabarina,
Besleria citrina,
Besleria clivorum,
Besleria cognata,
Besleria columneoides,
Besleria comosa,
Besleria compta,
Besleria concinna,
Besleria concolor,
Besleria conformis,
Besleria connata,
Besleria conspecta,
Besleria crassa,
Besleria crassicaulis,
Besleria cuneata,
Besleria cyrtanthemum,
Besleria decipiens,
Besleria deflexa,
Besleria delvillari,
Besleria disgrega,
Besleria divaricata,
Besleria duarteana,
Besleria elegans,
Besleria elongata,
Besleria emendata,
Besleria eriocalyx,
Besleria fallax,
Besleria fasciculata,
Besleria fecunda,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,