Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subcarnosa
ID:
565535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 972 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564867

Common Names

  • Besleria Subcarnosa
  • Subcarnosa Besleria
  • Subcarnosa's Besleria

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Description

Besleria subcarnosa (also called Subcarnose 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 subcarnosa 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

Besleria subcarnosa 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 subcarnosa 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 subcarnosa

Besleria subcarnosa is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Besleria subcarnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria subcarnosa?

Besleria subcarnosa

What is the common name of Besleria subcarnosa?

Subcarnose Besleria

What is the natural habitat of Besleria subcarnosa?

Besleria subcarnosa 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-2675492: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.