Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
angustipetala
ID:
1516374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacci & R.Goldenb.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(3): 771. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003335



Common Names

  • Angustipetala Bertolonia
  • Angustipetala Bertolonia Plant
  • Angustipetala Bertolonia Flower


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Description

Bertolonia angustipetala (also called Narrow-petaled Bertolonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub with narrow, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil and found in Atlantic Forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bertolonia angustipetala is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flowerbeds. Its leaves can also be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertolonia angustipetala is a small, white, tubular flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertolonia angustipetala is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Division can be done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into multiple sections.

Where to Find Bertolonia angustipetala

Bertolonia angustipetala can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia.

Bertolonia angustipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertolonia angustipetala?

Bertolonia angustipetala

What are the common names of Bertolonia angustipetala?

Angustipetala Bertolonia, Angustipetala Tree

What is the natural habitat of Bertolonia angustipetala?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Bertolonia genus

Bertolonia grazielae, Bertolonia angustifolia, Bertolonia hoehneana, Bertolonia alternifolia, Bertolonia bullata, Bertolonia paranensis, Bertolonia maculata, Bertolonia marmorata, Bertolonia sanguinea, Bertolonia wurdackiana, Bertolonia repens, Bertolonia leuzeana, Bertolonia acuminata, Bertolonia mosenii, Bertolonia carmoi, Bertolonia venezuelensis, Bertolonia hirsutissima, Bertolonia organensis, Bertolonia duasbocaensis, Bertolonia macrocalyx, Bertolonia ruschiana, Bertolonia nymphaeifolia, Bertolonia valenteana, Bertolonia riocontensis, Bertolonia kollmannii, Bertolonia linearifolia, Bertolonia angustipetala, Bertolonia lucernula, Bertolonia michelangeliana, Bertolonia violacea, Bertolonia igrapiuna, Bertolonia killischii, Bertolonia disraelii, Bertolonia reginatoi, Bertolonia vanhouttei, Bertolonia cuspidata, Bertolonia vitoriana, Bertolonia superbissima, Bertolonia pubescens, Bertolonia punctata, Bertolonia marchandii, Bertolonia mirandae, Bertolonia galierae, Bertolonia gladstonei, Bertolonia ohlendorffii, Bertolonia rodeckii, Bertolonia gibsonii, Bertolonia hrubyi, Bertolonia legrellei, Bertolonia formosa,

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,