Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
ipni
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 14: 225, tab. 10 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158585
Common Names
- Bertolonia hoehneana
- Hoehne's Bertolonia
- Bertolonia hoehneana
Description
Bertolonia hoehneana (also called Hoehne's Bertolonia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bertolonia hoehneana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bertolonia hoehneana flower is a bright yellow color with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertolonia hoehneana is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Bertolonia hoehneana
Bertolonia hoehneana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Bertolonia hoehneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertolonia hoehneana?
Bertolonia hoehneana
What is the common name of Bertolonia hoehneana?
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What type of plant is Bertolonia hoehneana?
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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,