Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
riocontensis
ID:
1539670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisewski, Bacci & R.Goldenb.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Brazil. J. Bot. 43(3): 567. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021316



Common Names

  • Bertolonia riocontensis
  • Riocontensis Bertolonia
  • Riocontensis Bertolonia


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Description

Bertolonia riocontensis (also called 'Riocontensis Bertolonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a herbaceous plant with stems up to 0.001 m long. The stems are covered with hairs and are used in medicinal preparations. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bertolonia riocontensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as an insect repellent and a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertolonia riocontensis is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a slender, light green stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertolonia riocontensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bertolonia riocontensis

Bertolonia riocontensis can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Bertolonia riocontensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertolonia riocontensis?

Bertolonia riocontensis

What is the family of Bertolonia riocontensis?

Melastomataceae

What is the distribution of Bertolonia riocontensis?

Brazil

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,