Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
1082344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald & Griscom

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 37(437): 172–173, pl. 346, f. 1–4 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081682



Common Names

  • Rhexia ventricosa
  • Ventricosa Rhexia
  • Ventricosa Rhexia Plant


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Description

Rhexia ventricosa (also called Balloon-berry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It typically grows in montane forests, at elevations of 1,400–2,100 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rhexia ventricosa is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhexia ventricosa has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhexia ventricosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Rhexia ventricosa

Rhexia ventricosa is found in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Rhexia genus

Rhexia alifanus, Rhexia aristosa, Rhexia cubensis, Rhexia lutea, Rhexia mariana, Rhexia nashii, Rhexia nuttallii, Rhexia parviflora, Rhexia petiolata, Rhexia salicifolia, Rhexia virginica, Rhexia interior, Rhexia oxypetala, Rhexia hirsuta, Rhexia hospita, Rhexia hygrophila, Rhexia imbricata, Rhexia isophylla, Rhexia itambana, Rhexia jungermannioides, Rhexia ventricosa, Rhexia limosa, Rhexia linearifolia, Rhexia ludoviciana, Rhexia lychnitis, Rhexia macrochiton, Rhexia martiusiana, Rhexia moricandiana, Rhexia obtusa, Rhexia obvallata, Rhexia paniculata, Rhexia parnassifolia, Rhexia pentanthera, Rhexia polygonoides, Rhexia pratensis, Rhexia pulcherrima, Rhexia pungens, Rhexia quadrangularis, Rhexia quadrivalvis, Rhexia cognata, Rhexia linearifolia, Rhexia cinerea, Rhexia acerosa, Rhexia alba, Rhexia oleifolia, Rhexia alpestris, Rhexia alternans, Rhexia anomala, Rhexia arcuata, Rhexia aurea,

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,