Status:
valid
Authors:
J.L.Clark & L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 422 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043293
Common Names
- Resia bracteata
- Bracted Resia
- Bracteata Resia
Description
Resia bracteata (also called Bracted Resia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a low-growing habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Resia bracteata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Resia bracteata is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed that is covered in a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Resia bracteata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plants every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Resia bracteata
Resia bracteata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Resia genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,