Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
beslerioides
ID:
830193

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 346 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829528



Common Names

  • Centropogon beslerioides
  • Beslerioides Centropogon
  • Beslerioides


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Description

Centropogon beslerioides (also called Besler's Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in montane and cloud forests. It is a perennial herb with bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centropogon beslerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centropogon beslerioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centropogon beslerioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Centropogon beslerioides

Centropogon beslerioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Centropogon beslerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centropogon beslerioides?

Centropogon beslerioides

What is the family of Centropogon beslerioides?

Gesneriaceae

Where is Centropogon beslerioides found?

Central America

Species in the Centropogon genus

Centropogon acrodentatus, Centropogon aequatorialis, Centropogon alatus, Centropogon albertinus, Centropogon albolimbatus, Centropogon albostellatus, Centropogon alens, Centropogon alsophilus, Centropogon altus, Centropogon amplicorollinus, Centropogon aquilinus, Centropogon arachnocalyx, Centropogon arcuatus, Centropogon argutus, Centropogon asclepiadeus, Centropogon astrotrichus, Centropogon aurostellatus, Centropogon australis, Centropogon ayavacensis, Centropogon azuayensis, Centropogon baezanus, Centropogon balslevii, Centropogon bangii, Centropogon belliflorus, Centropogon beniteziae, Centropogon berteroanus, Centropogon beslerioides, Centropogon brachysiphoniatus, Centropogon brittonianus, Centropogon bruneotomentosus, Centropogon burmeisteroides, Centropogon calycinus, Centropogon candidatus, Centropogon caoutchouc, Centropogon capitatus, Centropogon carnosus, Centropogon carolinae, Centropogon cazaletii, Centropogon chiltasonensis, Centropogon chontalensis, Centropogon cinnabarinus, Centropogon coccineus, Centropogon comosus, Centropogon congestus, Centropogon connatilobatus, Centropogon cordifolius, Centropogon cornutus, Centropogon costaricae, Centropogon cupreus, Centropogon curvatus,

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,