Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brevicalyx
ID:
1305108

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Ferreira & Chautems

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 263: 272 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317562

Common Names

  • Besleria
  • Short-bracted Besleria
  • Brevicalyx Besleria

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Description

Besleria brevicalyx (also called Short-Calyx Besleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in wet forests, and is found in the Atlantic Forest, the Cerrado, and the Pantanal.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria brevicalyx 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 brevicalyx is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria brevicalyx is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Besleria brevicalyx

Besleria brevicalyx is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Besleria brevicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria brevicalyx?

Besleria brevicalyx

What is the natural habitat of Besleria brevicalyx?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

What are the common uses of Besleria brevicalyx?

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

Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.
Gabriel Emiliano Ferreira (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Ferreira' in the authors string.