Toxocarpus barbatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
412368
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 93 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411700
Common Names
- Barbatus Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Barbatus Hatpins
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Toxocarpus barbatus (also called Barbed Toxocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Japan and China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of long stems. It is covered in small, barbed hairs, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Toxocarpus barbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toxocarpus barbatus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxocarpus barbatus is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Toxocarpus barbatus
Toxocarpus barbatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Toxocarpus barbatus FAQ
What is the common name of Toxocarpus barbatus?
Bearded Toxocarpus
What is the scientific name of Bearded Toxocarpus?
Toxocarpus barbatus
What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus barbatus?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Toxocarpus genus
Toxocarpus gracilis, Toxocarpus eriocarpus, Toxocarpus excisus, Toxocarpus fenixii, Toxocarpus kleinii, Toxocarpus glaucus, Toxocarpus batanensis, Toxocarpus beddomei, Toxocarpus bonii, Toxocarpus ellipticus, Toxocarpus concanensis, Toxocarpus cyclosepalus, Toxocarpus borneensis, Toxocarpus palghatensis, Toxocarpus oblanceolatus, Toxocarpus oliganthus, Toxocarpus ovatus, Toxocarpus loheri, Toxocarpus kurzii, Toxocarpus merrillii, Toxocarpus longistigma, Toxocarpus barbatus, Toxocarpus pierrei, Toxocarpus rubricaulis, Toxocarpus himalensis, Toxocarpus villosus, Toxocarpus wightianus, Toxocarpus fuscus, Toxocarpus hainanensis, Toxocarpus laevigatus, Toxocarpus wangianus, Toxocarpus insularis, Toxocarpus patens, Toxocarpus paucinervius,
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102187-1: Based on the initial data import