Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
leuzeana
ID:
1277482

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 113 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276820



Common Names

  • Leuzeana Bertolonia
  • Leuzeana Bertolonia
  • Leuzeana Bertolonia Bertolonia


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Description

Bertolonia leuzeana (also called Brazilian Fireplant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bertolonia leuzeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertolonia leuzeana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertolonia leuzeana is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. It is also important to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Bertolonia leuzeana

Bertolonia leuzeana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical moist forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.

Bertolonia leuzeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertolonia leuzeana?

Bertolonia leuzeana

What is the family of Bertolonia leuzeana?

Melastomataceae

What is the habitat of Bertolonia leuzeana?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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,