Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
grossularioides
ID:
1081677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 141 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081015



Common Names

  • Bellucia Grossularioides
  • Bellucia
  • Grossularioides


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Uses & Benefits

Bellucia grossularioides has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bellucia grossularioides is a white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellucia grossularioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they should germinate within a few weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Bellucia grossularioides

Bellucia grossularioides is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-20302605: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.