Benkara esculenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 298 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835067
Common Names
- Benkara esculenta
- Edible Benkara
- Benkara Esculenta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benkara esculenta (also called Edible Benkara, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the humid forests of the Caribbean. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Benkara esculenta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Benkara esculenta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benkara esculenta can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Benkara esculenta
Benkara esculenta is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Benkara genus
Benkara malabarica, Benkara depauperata, Benkara armigera, Benkara fasciculata, Benkara rectispina, Benkara emanuelssoniana, Benkara esculenta, Benkara scandens, Benkara evenosa, Benkara pierrei, Benkara parviflora, Benkara miquelii, Benkara microcarpa, Benkara hoaensis, Benkara griffithii, Benkara forrestii, Benkara sinensis, Benkara ovoidea, Benkara hainanensis, Benkara emanualsoniana,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372270: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.