Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
subandina
ID:
1040554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wurdack) Penneys, Michelang., Judd & Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 35(4): 797 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039892



Common Names

  • Bellucia
  • Subandina
  • Bellucia Subandina


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Description

Bellucia subandina (also called Subandean Bellucia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and a native region of South America. It is found in wet forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Bellucia subandina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bellucia subandina are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellucia subandina is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Bellucia subandina

Bellucia subandina can be found in Colombia.

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-100366138: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Fabián A. Michelangeli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michelang.' in the authors string.
Darin S. Penneys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penneys' in the authors string.