Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
furlanii
ID:
1306382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farinaccio

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 766 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318836

Common Names

  • Barjonia furlanii
  • Furlanii Barjonia
  • Barjonia Barjonia

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Description

Barjonia furlanii (also called 'Furlani's Barjonia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and grey-green leaves native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist forests, along streams and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Barjonia furlanii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barjonia furlanii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barjonia furlanii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Barjonia furlanii

Barjonia furlanii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Barjonia furlanii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Barjonia furlanii?

Barjonia furlanii prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Barjonia furlanii?

Barjonia furlanii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Barjonia furlanii be watered?

Barjonia furlanii should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.

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

Maria Ana Farinaccio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farinaccio' in the authors string.