Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 9: 335 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564768
Common Names
- Besleria Macrocalyx
- Ribbon Bush
- Flowering Bush
Description
Besleria macrocalyx (also called Large-Calyx Besleria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant species with small, white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is typically found growing in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Besleria macrocalyx 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
Besleria macrocalyx 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Besleria macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx
Besleria macrocalyx is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Besleria macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Besleria macrocalyx?
Besleria macrocalyx
What type of plant is Besleria macrocalyx?
Herb
Where does Besleria macrocalyx 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,