Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
furva
ID:
565369

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 447 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564701

Common Names

  • Besleria furva
  • Hairy Besleria
  • Hairy Lady

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Description

Besleria furva (also called 'Wild Coffee' or 'Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria furva is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Besleria furva has small yellow flowers that are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, dark blue berries. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria furva is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Besleria furva

Besleria furva is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, primarily in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Besleria furva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria furva?

Besleria furva

What type of plant is Besleria furva?

Herb

Where does Besleria furva grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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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