Status:
valid
Authors:
Comm. ex C.F.Gaertn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Carp. 1: 74 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328563
Common Names
- Bertiera zaluzania
- Zaluzania Bertiera
- Bertiera zaluzania var. zaluzania
Synonyms
- Mussaenda racemosa Sieber ex DC. [valid]
Description
Bertiera zaluzania (also called Zaluzania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has glossy green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bertiera zaluzania is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertiera zaluzania has small, white flowers with four sepals and four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertiera zaluzania is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is usually found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Bertiera zaluzania
Bertiera zaluzania is native to Mexico and can be found in areas with tropical climates.
Bertiera zaluzania FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertiera zaluzania?
Bertiera zaluzania
What is the common name of Bertiera zaluzania?
Zaluzania
What is the natural habitat of Bertiera zaluzania?
Woodlands and forests
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,