Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
belingana
ID:
333520

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Hallé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 12: 84 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332852

Common Names

  • Virectaria belingana
  • Belingana Virectaria
  • Belingana Virectaria

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Description

Virectaria belingana (also called Belingana Virectaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in forests and thickets at elevations of up to 1,800 meters. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Virectaria belingana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as cut flowers. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Virectaria belingana has white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Virectaria belingana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time to germinate.

Where to Find Virectaria belingana

Virectaria belingana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as Perth and Albany.

Virectaria belingana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Virectaria belingana?

Virectaria belingana

What is the common name of Virectaria belingana?

Belinga Virectaria

What is the natural habitat of Virectaria belingana?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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-213232: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.