Status:
valid
Authors:
Bacci & R.Goldenb.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PeerJ 4(e-2822): 8 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347169
Common Names
- Bertolonia macrocalyx
- Large-calyx Bertolonia
- Macrocalyx Bertolonia
Description
Bertolonia macrocalyx (also called Bertolonia macrocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bertolonia macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bertolonia macrocalyx are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertolonia macrocalyx can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Bertolonia macrocalyx
Bertolonia macrocalyx is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 500-3000 m.
Bertolonia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertolonia macrocalyx?
Bertolonia macrocalyx
What is the common name of Bertolonia macrocalyx?
Macrocalyx Bertolonia
Where is Bertolonia macrocalyx found?
Bertolonia macrocalyx is found in the 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,
References
Lucas F. Bacci: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacci' in the authors string.