Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
imperialis
ID:
1282018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saldanha & Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 515, figs (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281356



Common Names

  • Bellucia imperialis
  • Imperial Bellucia
  • Imperial Melastome


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Description

Bellucia imperialis (also called Imperial bellucia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bellucia imperialis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, for its edible fruits and leaves. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellucia imperialis has small, white or pinkish flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellucia imperialis is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that forms rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully separate the offsets from the mother plant and replant them in well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination occurs. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Bellucia imperialis

Bellucia imperialis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama.

Bellucia imperialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellucia imperialis?

Bellucia imperialis

What is the common name of Bellucia imperialis?

Imperial bellucia

Where is Bellucia imperialis found?

Bellucia imperialis is found in the western United States and Canada.

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
José de Saldanha da Gama (1839-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saldanha' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273213-2: Based on the initial data import