Status:
valid
Authors:
Garzón & F.González
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 34: 317 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345866
Common Names
- Burmeistera
- Orientalis
- Orientalis Burmeistera
Description
Burmeistera orientalis (also called Oriental Burmeistera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Burmeistera orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Burmeistera orientalis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Burmeistera orientalis is an epiphytic shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and place in a bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Burmeistera orientalis
Burmeistera orientalis can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Burmeistera orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burmeistera orientalis?
Burmeistera orientalis
What is the natural habitat of Burmeistera orientalis?
It is native to Colombia.
What are the common names of Burmeistera orientalis?
It is commonly known as Oriental Burmeistera.
Species in the Burmeistera genus
Burmeistera acuminata,
Burmeistera aeribacca,
Burmeistera almedae,
Burmeistera anderssonii,
Burmeistera arbusculifera,
Burmeistera asclepiadea,
Burmeistera aspera,
Burmeistera asplundii,
Burmeistera auriculata,
Burmeistera borjensis,
Burmeistera brachyandra,
Burmeistera breviflora,
Burmeistera brighamioides,
Burmeistera caldasensis,
Burmeistera carnosa,
Burmeistera ceratocarpa,
Burmeistera chiriquiensis,
Burmeistera chirripoensis,
Burmeistera coleoides,
Burmeistera connivens,
Burmeistera corei,
Burmeistera crassifolia,
Burmeistera crebra,
Burmeistera crispiloba,
Burmeistera curviandra,
Burmeistera cyclostigmata,
Burmeistera cylindrocarpa,
Burmeistera darienensis,
Burmeistera dendrophila,
Burmeistera dichlora,
Burmeistera domingensis,
Burmeistera dukei,
Burmeistera estrellana,
Burmeistera fimbriata,
Burmeistera formosa,
Burmeistera fruticosa,
Burmeistera fuscoapicata,
Burmeistera glabrata,
Burmeistera glauca,
Burmeistera globosa,
Burmeistera hammelii,
Burmeistera hippobromoides,
Burmeistera holm-nielsenii,
Burmeistera huacamayensis,
Burmeistera ibaguensis,
Burmeistera ignimontis,
Burmeistera intii,
Burmeistera kalbreyeri,
Burmeistera killipii,
Burmeistera kirkbridei,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,