Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globiceps
ID:
328560

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 451 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327892

Common Names

  • Bertiera Globiceps
  • Globe-Headed Bertiera
  • Globe-Headed Starflower

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Synonyms

  • Bertiera bityensis Wernham [valid]
  • Bertiera globiceps bityensis (Wernham) N.Hallé [valid]

Description

Bertiera globiceps (also called 'Globiceps' among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a few leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. It produces small, white flowers with a purple lip. It is found in humid forests and mountain slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera globiceps is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertiera globiceps is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera globiceps can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Bertiera globiceps

Bertiera globiceps is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Bertiera globiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera globiceps?

Bertiera globiceps

What is the common name of Bertiera globiceps?

Globe-headed Bertiera

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera globiceps?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

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-20846: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.