Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ardens
ID:
565272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne. ex Linden

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Cat. Gén. 5: 1 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564604

Common Names

  • Besleria ardens
  • Fiery Besleria
  • Ardens Besleria

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Description

Besleria ardens (also called Ardent 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 ardens is used as an ornamental plant, as a garden plant, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Besleria ardens is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria ardens 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 ardens

Besleria ardens is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

Besleria ardens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria ardens?

Besleria ardens

What is the common name of Besleria ardens?

Fiery Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria ardens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675250: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.