Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
barbata
ID:
750441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) A.Weber & D.J.Middleton

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 778 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749774

Common Names

  • Microchirita barbata
  • Bearded Microchirita
  • Bearded Microchirita

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Description

Microchirita barbata (also called Bearded Microchirita, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow pea-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Microchirita barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright green leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microchirita barbata has yellow flowers with white centers and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have white, green and yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchirita barbata is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Microchirita barbata

Microchirita barbata is native to South America.

Microchirita barbata FAQ

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Barbata

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Asteraceae

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904639: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.