Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton in Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 1153 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564792
Common Names
- Besleria notabilis
- Notabilis Besleria
- Besleria Notabilis
Description
Besleria notabilis (also called Besleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Besleria notabilis 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 notabilis is a yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and bright green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Besleria notabilis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Besleria notabilis
Besleria notabilis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Besleria notabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Besleria notabilis?
Besleria notabilis
What is the family of Besleria notabilis?
Gesneriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Besleria notabilis?
Tropical montane forests
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,