Cadaba barbigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbigera
ID:
579017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ann. Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 6: 94 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578349
Common Names
- Barbigera Cadaba
- Barbigera Bush
- Barbigera Wild Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cadaba barbigera (also called Bristly Cadaba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa and Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1m tall, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cadaba barbigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, terrariums, and as a houseplant. It can also be used in floral arrangements and for air purification.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cadaba barbigera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and gray.
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Cadaba barbigera is a small, epiphytic species that grows in humid tropical forests. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated easily by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Cadaba barbigera
Cadaba barbigera is native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Cadaba barbigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cadaba barbigera?
Cadaba barbigera
What type of plant is Cadaba barbigera?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Cadaba barbigera?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Cadaba genus
Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii, Cadaba kirkii, Cadaba linearifolia, Cadaba longifolia, Cadaba madagascariensis, Cadaba mirabilis, Cadaba natalensis, Cadaba parvula, Cadaba rotundifolia, Cadaba ruspolii, Cadaba schroeppelii, Cadaba somalensis, Cadaba stenopoda, Cadaba termitaria, Cadaba trifoliata, Cadaba virgata,
Species in the Capparaceae family
Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2689644: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.