Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
565533

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 819 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564865

Common Names

  • Besleria Stricta
  • Stricta Besleria
  • Stricta's Besleria

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Description

Besleria stricta (also called Strict 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 stricta 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 stricta 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 stricta is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Besleria stricta

Besleria stricta is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Besleria stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria stricta?

Besleria stricta

What is the common name of Besleria stricta?

Strict Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria stricta?

Besleria stricta is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675490: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.