Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
565466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 240 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564798

Common Names

  • Besleria ovalifolia
  • Ovalifolia Besleria
  • Besleria Ovalifolia

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Description

Besleria ovalifolia (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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Besleria ovalifolia has yellow flowers with a tubular shape. Seed: The seeds of Besleria ovalifolia are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Besleria ovalifolia are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia

Besleria ovalifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Besleria ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria ovalifolia?

Besleria ovalifolia

What is the family of Besleria ovalifolia?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Besleria ovalifolia?

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,

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