Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
565730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arn. ex Thwaites) Ding Hou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 4: 151 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565062



Common Names

  • Bhesa ceylanica
  • Ceylon Bhesa
  • Ceylon False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Kurrimia ceylanica Arn. [deprecated]

Description

Bhesa ceylanica (also called 'Ceylon Bhesa' and 'Ceylon Bhesa Tree', among many other common names) is a species of tree native to the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka. It is a medium-sized tree with a spreading crown and a greyish-brown bark. It grows in moist, evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bhesa ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bhesa ceylanica is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bhesa ceylanica is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Bhesa ceylanica

Bhesa ceylanica is native to Sri Lanka.

Bhesa ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bhesa ceylanica?

Bhesa ceylanica

What is the common name of Bhesa ceylanica?

Ceylon bhesa

Where is Bhesa ceylanica native to?

Sri Lanka

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675684: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.