Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
565380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 326 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564712

Common Names

  • Besleria Hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Besleria
  • Hirsuta's Besleria

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Synonyms

  • Gasteranthopsis hirsuta Oerst. [unknown]

Description

Besleria hirsuta (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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Besleria hirsuta has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender seed pods. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria hirsuta 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 hirsuta

Besleria hirsuta is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Besleria hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria hirsuta?

Besleria hirsuta

What type of plant is Besleria hirsuta?

Herb

Where does Besleria hirsuta 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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