Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) W.R.Anderson & B.Gates
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 280 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560662
Common Names
- Barnebya Dispar
- Dispar Barnebya
- Dispar Barnabya
Synonyms
- Banisteria dispar Nied. [unknown]
- Byrsonima dispar Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Barnebya dispar (also called Barleria dispar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along watercourses. It has white or yellowish flowers with five petals and long, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Barnebya dispar is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barnebya dispar is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barnebya dispar can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Barnebya dispar
Barnebya dispar is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Barnebya dispar FAQ
What are the common names of Barnebya dispar?
Common names of Barnebya dispar include False Foxglove, False Snapdragon, and False Snapdragon-Foxglove.
What is the scientific classification of Barnebya dispar?
Barnebya dispar is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.
What are the habitat requirements of Barnebya dispar?
Barnebya dispar is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Barnebya genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,