Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
565508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 98 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564840

Common Names

  • Besleria rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Besleria
  • Besleria Rotundifolia

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Besleria rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and it is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. The plant can also be used as a groundcover or in borders and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Besleria rotundifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria rotundifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some drought but should not be allowed to dry out completely. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Besleria rotundifolia

Besleria rotundifolia is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Besleria rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria rotundifolia?

Besleria rotundifolia

What type of plant is Besleria rotundifolia?

A herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Besleria rotundifolia?

It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady areas

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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