Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
560790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 285 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560122

Common Names

  • Barjonia Erecta
  • Erecta Barjonia
  • Erecta Barjonia

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Synonyms

  • Apocynum erectum Vell. [unknown]
  • Barjonia deltoidea Decne. ex E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Barjonia linearis Decne. [unknown]
  • Barjonia obtusifolia E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Barjonia platyphylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Barjonia racemosa Decne. [unknown]
  • Barjonia racemosa hastata E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Barjonia triangularis K.Schum. ex Glaz. [unknown]
  • Barjonia warmingii E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Barjonia erecta (also called Erect Barjonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Barjonia erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barjonia erecta has small, white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barjonia erecta is a hardy perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. The seeds should be sown directly in the garden in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Barjonia erecta

Barjonia erecta is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Barjonia erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barjonia erecta?

Barjonia erecta

What is the common name of Barjonia erecta?

Barjonia

What is the natural habitat of Barjonia erecta?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2669802: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.