Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
carmoi
ID:
1282629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baumgratz

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 30: 120 (-122), figs (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281967



Common Names

  • Bertolonia carmoi
  • Bertolonia
  • Carmoi


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Description

Bertolonia carmoi (also called Carmo's Bertolonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Bertolonia carmoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bertolonia carmoi are white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertolonia carmoi is a small shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Bertolonia carmoi

Bertolonia carmoi can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Bertolonia carmoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertolonia carmoi?

Bertolonia carmoi

What type of plant is Bertolonia carmoi?

Herb

Where is Bertolonia carmoi native to?

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,

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