Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
565322

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 39 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564654

Common Names

  • Besleria crassicaulis
  • Thick-stemmed Besleria
  • Thick-stemmed Lady

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Description

Besleria crassicaulis (also called Stem-thickened 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 crassicaulis 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 crassicaulis 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 crassicaulis 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 crassicaulis

Besleria crassicaulis is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Besleria crassicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria crassicaulis?

Besleria crassicaulis

What is the common name of Besleria crassicaulis?

Thick-stemmed Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria crassicaulis?

Tropical forests of 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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