Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
565308

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 441 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564640

Common Names

  • Besleria comosa
  • Hairy Besleria
  • Hairy Fuchsia

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Description

Besleria comosa (also called Hairy 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 comosa 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 comosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria comosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into sections with at least three shoots each. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Besleria comosa

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

Besleria comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria comosa?

Besleria comosa

What is the common name of Besleria comosa?

Hairy Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria comosa?

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,

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