Bellucia huberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huberi
ID:
1082591
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wurdack) S.S.Renner
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 50: 28 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081929
Common Names
- Bellucia
- Huberi
- Huberi Bellucia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bellucia huberi (also called Bellucia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a maximum height of 8 meters. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana. It is found in wet forests, usually in areas with high levels of sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Bellucia huberi is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks for its beautiful white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicines for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellucia huberi has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bellucia huberi is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Bellucia huberi
Bellucia huberi can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Bellucia genus
Bellucia egensis, Bellucia gracilis, Bellucia klugii, Bellucia nigricans, Bellucia ovata, Bellucia riparia, Bellucia strigosa, Bellucia subandina, Bellucia wurdackiana, Bellucia acutata, Bellucia aequiloba, Bellucia pentamera, Bellucia mespiloides, Bellucia spruceana, Bellucia umbellata, Bellucia grossularioides, Bellucia huberi, Bellucia arborescens, Bellucia beckii, Bellucia villosa, Bellucia subrotundifolia, Bellucia imperialis,
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-20303628: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.