Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
illustris
ID:
565391

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 428 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564723

Common Names

  • Besleria Illustris
  • Ribbon Bush
  • Flowering Bush

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Description

Besleria illustris (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 illustris 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

The flower of Besleria illustris is a small, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria illustris 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 illustris

Besleria illustris is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Besleria illustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria illustris?

Besleria illustris

What is the common name of Besleria illustris?

Illustrious Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria illustris?

Tropical rainforests

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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