Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbatum
ID:
262011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 197 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261343

Common Names

  • Bearded Osmoxylon
  • Osmoxylon barbatum
  • Bearded Osmoxylon

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Synonyms

  • Trevesia barbata (Becc.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boerlagiodendron barbatum (Becc.) Harms [unknown]
  • Eschweileria barbata (Becc.) Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Osmoxylon barbatum (also called 'Bearded Osmoxylon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually 2–4 m tall, with a dense crown of branches. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, moist forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osmoxylon barbatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmoxylon barbatum is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmoxylon barbatum is a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Osmoxylon barbatum

Osmoxylon barbatum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Osmoxylon barbatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon barbatum?

Osmoxylon barbatum

What are the common names of Osmoxylon barbatum?

Bearded Osmoxylon

What is the native range of Osmoxylon barbatum?

Tropical Asia

Species in the Osmoxylon genus

Osmoxylon arrhenicum, Osmoxylon articulatum, Osmoxylon barbatum, Osmoxylon boerlagei, Osmoxylon borneense, Osmoxylon camiguinense, Osmoxylon catanduanense, Osmoxylon caudatum, Osmoxylon celebicum, Osmoxylon chrysanthum, Osmoxylon confertiflorum, Osmoxylon corneri, Osmoxylon dinagatense, Osmoxylon ellipsoideum, Osmoxylon eminens, Osmoxylon fenicis, Osmoxylon geelvinkianum, Osmoxylon globulare, Osmoxylon heterophyllum, Osmoxylon humile, Osmoxylon insidiator, Osmoxylon insigne, Osmoxylon kostermansii, Osmoxylon lanceolatum, Osmoxylon lineare, Osmoxylon luzoniense, Osmoxylon mariannense, Osmoxylon masarangense, Osmoxylon micranthum, Osmoxylon miquelii, Osmoxylon novoguineense, Osmoxylon oblongifolium, Osmoxylon orientale, Osmoxylon pachyphyllum, Osmoxylon palmatum, Osmoxylon pectinatum, Osmoxylon pfeilii, Osmoxylon pseudofoliatum, Osmoxylon pulcherrimum, Osmoxylon puniceopolleniferum, Osmoxylon ramosii, Osmoxylon reburrum, Osmoxylon rectibrachiatum, Osmoxylon russellense, Osmoxylon serratifolium, Osmoxylon sessiliflorum, Osmoxylon simplicifolia, Osmoxylon soelaense, Osmoxylon spathipedunculatum, Osmoxylon striatifructum,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

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