Fosterella rusbyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
426193
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 172 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425525
Common Names
- Fosterella rusbyi
- Rusby's Fosterella
- Rusby's False Fuchsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella rusbyi (also called Fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella rusbyi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds for its attractive foliage and bright blue flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella rusbyi has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella rusbyi is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Fosterella rusbyi
Fosterella rusbyi can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Fosterella rusbyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella rusbyi?
Fosterella rusbyi
What is the common name of Fosterella rusbyi?
Rusby's fosterella
What is the family of Fosterella rusbyi?
Bromeliaceae
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans, Fosterella aletroides, Fosterella caulescens, Fosterella chaparensis, Fosterella cotacajensis, Fosterella floridensis, Fosterella gracilis, Fosterella graminea, Fosterella hatschbachii, Fosterella heterophylla, Fosterella micrantha, Fosterella pearcei, Fosterella penduliflora, Fosterella petiolata, Fosterella rexiae, Fosterella rojasii, Fosterella rusbyi, Fosterella schidosperma, Fosterella spectabilis, Fosterella vasquezii, Fosterella villosula, Fosterella weberbaueri, Fosterella weddelliana, Fosterella windischii, Fosterella yuvinkae, Fosterella nicoliana, Fosterella batistana, Fosterella christophii, Fosterella elviragrossiae, Fosterella kroemeri, Fosterella robertreadii, Fosterella lilliputiana, Fosterella atlantica, Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105409-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].