Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 331 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252964
Common Names
- Bellucia Subrotundifolia
- Round-Leaved Bellucia
- Round-Leaved Flower
Description
Bellucia subrotundifolia (also called Subrotund Bellucia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with obovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bellucia subrotundifolia is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bellucia subrotundifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bellucia subrotundifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It 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 in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Bellucia subrotundifolia
Bellucia subrotundifolia can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Bellucia subrotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bellucia subrotundifolia?
Bellucia subrotundifolia
What are the common names of Bellucia subrotundifolia?
Subrotundifolia Bellucia
What type of plant is Bellucia subrotundifolia?
Tree
Species in the Bellucia genus
Bellucia egensis,
Bellucia gracilis,
Bellucia klugii,
Bellucia nigricans,
Bellucia ovata,
Bellucia riparia,
Bellucia strigosa,
Bellucia subandina,
Bellucia wurdackiana,
Bellucia acutata,
Bellucia aequiloba,
Bellucia pentamera,
Bellucia mespiloides,
Bellucia spruceana,
Bellucia umbellata,
Bellucia grossularioides,
Bellucia huberi,
Bellucia arborescens,
Bellucia beckii,
Bellucia villosa,
Bellucia subrotundifolia,
Bellucia imperialis,
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,