Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
barclayi
ID:
565279

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 502 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564611

Common Names

  • Besleria barclayi
  • Barclay's Besleria
  • Barclayi Besleria

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Description

Besleria barclayi (also called Barclay's Besleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria barclayi has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Besleria barclayi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria barclayi 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 barclayi

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

Besleria barclayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria barclayi?

Besleria barclayi

What is the common name of Besleria barclayi?

Barclay's Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria barclayi?

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-2675257: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.