Besleria citrina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrina
ID:
565301
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 963 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564633
Common Names
- Besleria citrina
- Citrine Besleria
- Citrina Besleria
Searching for Besleria citrina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Besleria citrina (also called Lemon 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 citrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Besleria citrina has small, yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Searching for Besleria citrina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Besleria citrina 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 citrina
Besleria citrina is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Besleria citrina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Besleria citrina?
Besleria citrina
What is the common name of Besleria citrina?
Lemon Besleria
What is the natural habitat of Besleria citrina?
It is found in dry grassland and scrub in South America.
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-2675278: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.