Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1305162

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.G.Costa & G.E.Ferreira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 263: 272 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317616

Common Names

  • Besleria
  • Golden Besleria
  • Aurea Besleria

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Description

Besleria aurea (also called Golden Besleria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Besleria aurea is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria aurea is a species of plant found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Besleria aurea

Besleria aurea is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Besleria aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria aurea?

Besleria aurea

What is the natural habitat of Besleria aurea?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

What are the common uses of Besleria aurea?

Ornamental plant, medicinal purposes

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

Gabriel Emiliano Ferreira (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Ferreira' in the authors string.
Idimá G. Costa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.G.Costa' in the authors string.