Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fucsioides
ID:
562936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi," N.S., Bot. 52: 2 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562268

Common Names

  • Belemia fucsioides
  • Fuchsia Belemia
  • Fucsioides Belemia

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Description

Belemia fucsioides (also called Fucsioides Belemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Belemia fucsioides is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Belemia fucsioides has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Belemia fucsioides is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Belemia fucsioides

Belemia fucsioides is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Belemia fucsioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Belemia fucsioides?

Belemia fucsioides

What is the growth habit of Belemia fucsioides?

It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the flowering season of Belemia fucsioides?

It flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Belemia genus

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

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