Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
1079673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saldanha

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 51 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079011



Common Names

  • Bertolonia sanguinea
  • Sanguinea Bertolonia
  • Sanguinea Waxweed


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Description

Bertolonia sanguinea (also called 'Bloody Bertolonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bertolonia sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract birds and butterflies to gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or a screen for privacy.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bertolonia sanguinea var. santos-limae (Brade) Baumgratz
Bertolonia sanguinea var. sanguinea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bertolonia sanguinea has white flowers with yellow anthers and a small, round seed. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertolonia sanguinea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Bertolonia sanguinea

Bertolonia sanguinea can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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,

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