Status:
valid
Authors:
Spach
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 179 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715481
Common Names
- Haplophyllum besseri
- Besser's Haplophyllum
- Besseri
Description
Haplophyllum besseri (also called Besser's Haplophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Haplophyllum besseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplophyllum besseri is yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, flattened, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplophyllum besseri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring.
Where to Find Haplophyllum besseri
Haplophyllum besseri can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.
Haplophyllum besseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplophyllum besseri?
Haplophyllum besseri
What is the common name of Haplophyllum besseri?
Besser's Rockrose
What is the natural habitat of Haplophyllum besseri?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Haplophyllum genus
Haplophyllum acutifolium,
Haplophyllum alberti-regelii,
Haplophyllum amoenum,
Haplophyllum armenum,
Haplophyllum bakhteganicum,
Haplophyllum balcanicum,
Haplophyllum bastetanum,
Haplophyllum besseri,
Haplophyllum blanchei,
Haplophyllum boissierianum,
Haplophyllum bucharicum,
Haplophyllum buhsei,
Haplophyllum bungei,
Haplophyllum buxbaumii,
Haplophyllum canaliculatum,
Haplophyllum cappadocicum,
Haplophyllum ciscaucasicum,
Haplophyllum cordatum,
Haplophyllum coronatum,
Haplophyllum crenulatum,
Haplophyllum dahuricum,
Haplophyllum dasygynum,
Haplophyllum dichotomum,
Haplophyllum dshungaricum,
Haplophyllum dubium,
Haplophyllum erythraeum,
Haplophyllum eugenii-korovinii,
Haplophyllum ferganicum,
Haplophyllum fruticulosum,
Haplophyllum furfuraceum,
Haplophyllum gilesii,
Haplophyllum glaberrimum,
Haplophyllum glabrum,
Haplophyllum griffithianum,
Haplophyllum kowalenskyi,
Haplophyllum laeviusculum,
Haplophyllum laristanicum,
Haplophyllum latifolium,
Haplophyllum lineare,
Haplophyllum linifolium,
Haplophyllum lissonotum,
Haplophyllum luteoversicolor,
Haplophyllum megalanthum,
Haplophyllum molle,
Haplophyllum monadelphum,
Haplophyllum multicaule,
Haplophyllum myrtifolium,
Haplophyllum obtusifolium,
Haplophyllum patavinum,
Haplophyllum pedicellatum,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,