Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
565413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 361 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564745

Common Names

  • Besleria Laxiflora
  • Ribbon Bush
  • Flowering Bush

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Synonyms

  • Besleria chiapensis Brandegee [unknown]
  • Besleria debilis Rusby [unknown]
  • Besleria tenuifolia Rusby [unknown]

Description

Besleria laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Besleria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Besleria laxiflora 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 laxiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Besleria laxiflora

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

Besleria laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria laxiflora?

Besleria laxiflora

What is the common name of Besleria laxiflora?

Loose-flowered Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria laxiflora?

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,

References