Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 494 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385247
Common Names
- Barleria Odontonema
- Barleriodes Firespike
- Barleriodes Odontonema
Description
Odontonema barleriodes (also called Barler's odontonema, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema barleriodes is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive, dark green foliage and produces small, purple flowers in the summer. It is also used as a border plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontonema barleriodes is a small, white-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontonema barleriodes is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Odontonema barleriodes
Odontonema barleriodes can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Odontonema barleriodes FAQ
What is the ideal light requirement for Odontonema barleriodes?
Odontonema barleriodes prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal soil type for Odontonema barleriodes?
Odontonema barleriodes prefers a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Odontonema barleriodes?
Odontonema barleriodes prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Species in the Odontonema genus
Odontonema hondurensis,
Odontonema glabrum,
Odontonema fuchsiodes,
Odontonema dissitiflorum,
Odontonema liesneri,
Odontonema callistachyum,
Odontonema brevipes,
Odontonema bracteolatum,
Odontonema barleriodes,
Odontonema ampelocaule,
Odontonema album,
Odontonema albiflorum,
Odontonema cuspidatum,
Odontonema sessile,
Odontonema rutilans,
Odontonema rubrum,
Odontonema tubaeforme,
Odontonema amplexicaule,
Odontonema foliaceobracteatus,
Odontonema mortonii,
Odontonema schomburgkianum,
Odontonema nitidum,
Odontonema microphyllus,
Odontonema glaberrimum,
Odontonema laxum,
Odontonema mazarunensis,
Odontonema auriculatum,
Odontonema speciosum,
Odontonema lindavii,
Odontonema aliciae,
Odontonema corymbulosum,
Odontonema peruvianum,
Odontonema guayaquilense,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,