Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
ipni
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 14: 226 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158954
Common Names
- Foveolate Bertolonia
- Bertolonia
- Bertolonia Fern
Description
Bertolonia foveolata (also called Foveolate Bertolonias, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Bertolonia foveolata is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant and can be used to create a lush, green backdrop for other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertolonia foveolata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark-brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertolonia foveolata is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Bertolonia foveolata
Bertolonia foveolata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Bertolonia foveolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertolonia foveolata?
Bertolonia foveolata
What is the common name of Bertolonia foveolata?
Foveolata bertolonia
What is the natural habitat of Bertolonia foveolata?
Tropical rainforests
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,