Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
1287183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 111, fig. 12, b-f (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286521



Common Names

  • Bertolonia venezuelensis
  • Venezuelan Bertolonia
  • Venezuelensis Bertolonia


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Description

Bertolonia venezuelensis (also called Bertolonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Andes of Venezuela and Colombia, and it grows in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bertolonia venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bertolonia venezuelensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertolonia venezuelensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water.

Where to Find Bertolonia venezuelensis

Bertolonia venezuelensis is native to Venezuela and Colombia. It is found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Bertolonia venezuelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertolonia venezuelensis?

Bertolonia venezuelensis

What is the common name of Bertolonia venezuelensis?

Venezuelan bertolonia

What is the natural habitat of Bertolonia venezuelensis?

Bertolonia venezuelensis is found in wet montane 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,