Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
565558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 3: 44 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564890

Common Names

  • Besleria Umbrosa
  • Umbrous Besleria
  • Umbrosa Besleria

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Synonyms

  • Pseudobesleria umbrosa (Mart.) Oerst. [unknown]
  • Besleria umbrosa latifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Besleria umbrosa (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 umbrosa 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 umbrosa 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 umbrosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Besleria umbrosa

Besleria umbrosa is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Besleria umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Besleria umbrosa?

Besleria umbrosa

What is the growth habit of Besleria umbrosa?

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

What is the flowering period of Besleria umbrosa?

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,