Trichoscypha barbata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
409955
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 252 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409287
Common Names
- Barbata
- Barbata Pipewort
- Barbata Quillwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichoscypha barbata (also called Bearded Cup-fungus, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and small, globose fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trichoscypha barbata are small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha barbata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Trichoscypha barbata
Trichoscypha barbata can be found in the wild in India.
Trichoscypha barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha barbata?
Trichoscypha barbata
What is the common name of Trichoscypha barbata?
Bearded Trichoscypha
Where is Trichoscypha barbata native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Trichoscypha genus
Trichoscypha acuminata, Trichoscypha blydeniae, Trichoscypha barbata, Trichoscypha imbricata, Trichoscypha laxiflora, Trichoscypha laxissima, Trichoscypha eugong, Trichoscypha parviflora, Trichoscypha olodiana, Trichoscypha reygaerti, Trichoscypha rubicunda, Trichoscypha linderi, Trichoscypha longipetala, Trichoscypha lucens, Trichoscypha nyangensis, Trichoscypha oddonii, Trichoscypha smeathmannii, Trichoscypha ulugurensis, Trichoscypha bracteata, Trichoscypha arborea, Trichoscypha patens, Trichoscypha baldwinii, Trichoscypha mannii, Trichoscypha pauciflora, Trichoscypha cavalliensis, Trichoscypha smythei, Trichoscypha bijuga, Trichoscypha longifolia, Trichoscypha liberica, Trichoscypha oliveri, Trichoscypha debruijnii, Trichoscypha hallei,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20003315-1: Based on the initial data import