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
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.
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,