Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
beckii
ID:
1230627

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Renner

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 50: 28, fig (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229965



Common Names

  • Bellucia beckii
  • Beck's Bellucia
  • Bellucia


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Description

Bellucia beckii (also called Beck's Bellucia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Bellucia beckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bellucia beckii is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellucia beckii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Bellucia beckii

Bellucia beckii is found in South America, particularly in Brazil and Bolivia.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50061220: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.