Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosseeliana
ID:
806068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonké, Esono & Nguembou

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 312 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805402

Common Names

  • Rosseeliana Bertiera
  • Rosseeliana
  • Bertiera

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Description

Bertiera rosseeliana (also called 'Rosseel's Bertiera' and 'Rosseel's Bertiera-tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera rosseeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak in windy areas and can be used to add color to flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bertiera rosseeliana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera rosseeliana is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bertiera rosseeliana

Bertiera rosseeliana is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, shady forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Bertiera rosseeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera rosseeliana?

Bertiera rosseeliana

What is the common name of Bertiera rosseeliana?

Rosseel's Bertiera

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera rosseeliana?

It is native to 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-343693: Based on the initial data import
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Pablo Esono: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esono' in the authors string.
Charlemagne Nguembou Kamgang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nguembou' in the authors string.