Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
565441

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 445 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564773

Common Names

  • Besleria Membranacea
  • Ribbon Bush
  • Flowering Bush

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Description

Besleria membranacea (also called 'Membrane Besleria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria membranacea 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 membranacea 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 membranacea 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 membranacea

Besleria membranacea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, primarily in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Besleria membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria membranacea?

Besleria membranacea

What type of plant is Besleria membranacea?

Herb

Where does Besleria membranacea 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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