Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
565421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 2 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564753

Common Names

  • Besleria Lucida
  • Ribbon Bush
  • Flowering Bush

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Synonyms

  • Columnea lucida Walp. [unknown]

Description

Besleria lucida (also called Shiny Besleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are up to 8 cm long. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria lucida 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 lucida 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 lucida 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 lucida

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

Besleria lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria lucida?

Besleria lucida

What is the common name of Besleria lucida?

Shiny Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria lucida?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675389: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.