Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
tricostata
ID:
559187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 117 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558519

Common Names

  • Bakerella tricostata
  • Three-ribbed Bakerella
  • Three-ribbed Waterbush

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus tricostatus Lecomte [unknown]
  • Taxillus tricostatus (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]

Description

Bakerella tricostata (also called Tricostate Bakerella, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerella tricostata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bakerella tricostata is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerella tricostata is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bakerella tricostata

Bakerella tricostata is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Bakerella tricostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerella tricostata?

Bakerella tricostata

What is the common name of Bakerella tricostata?

Tricostata Bakerella

What is the natural habitat of Bakerella tricostata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667905: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.