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Haberlea is a genus with one species, Haberlea rhodopensis, a stemless evergreen perennial from the Rhodope Mountains that grows in damp, shady, north-facing rock crevices. It is known for surviving long periods of drying out, so it is best kept cool, shaded and consistently moist.
Haberlea is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. The only member of this genus, Haberlea rhodopensis, is endemic to parts of Bulgaria and a small part of northern Greece, especially in the Rhodope Mountains. Common names include Orpheus flower and resurrection plant because of the remarkable ability of Haberlea to survive very long periods of desiccation.
The species is a stemless, evergreen perennial found in north-facing rocky habitats. Basal rosettes of dark green leaves bear trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of white, violet or purple in spring and summer.
Apart from its typical resurrection capacity, it is also fascinating as a potential source of bioactive compounds with application in pharmacology, veterinary medicine, and cosmetics. Different phytochemical studies indicated that Haberlea rhodopensis contains flavonoids, tannins, polysaccharides, lipids, saccharides, carbohydrates, phytosterols, glycosides, saponins, slimes, five free phenolic acids, carotenoids, hesperidin, mustard, and ferulic acids.
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