Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
trichiata
ID:
565549

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 451 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564881

Common Names

  • Besleria Trichiata
  • Trichiata Besleria
  • Trichiata's Besleria

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Description

Besleria trichiata (also called 'Coral Bells', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces clusters of white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Besleria trichiata 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

The flower of Besleria trichiata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Besleria trichiata 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 trichiata

Besleria trichiata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Besleria trichiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria trichiata?

Besleria trichiata

What is the growth habit of Besleria trichiata?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the flowering period of Besleria trichiata?

It flowers from late spring to early summer.

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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