Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
565336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 321 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564668

Common Names

  • Besleria deflexa
  • Drooping Besleria
  • Drooping Lady

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Synonyms

  • Cyrtanthemum deflexum Oerst. [unknown]

Description

Besleria deflexa (also called Drooping Besleria, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to Colombia. It has an upright form and grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. Its leaves are yellow-green and have a waxy coating. It is found in dry, open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria deflexa 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 deflexa 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 deflexa 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 deflexa

Besleria deflexa can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Besleria deflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria deflexa?

Besleria deflexa

What is the common name of Besleria deflexa?

Flexible Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria deflexa?

Besleria deflexa is native to Central America and grows in moist, shady areas.

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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