Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
849738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 7 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849073

Common Names

  • Barbellate Chomelia
  • Barbellate Wild Petunia
  • Barbellate Wild Potato Vine

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Description

Chomelia barbata (also called Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow leaves and long, thin spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia barbata has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chomelia barbata has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia barbata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Chomelia barbata

Chomelia barbata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Chomelia barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chomelia barbata?

Chomelia barbata

What is the common name of Chomelia barbata?

N/A

Where is Chomelia barbata found?

South America

Species in the Chomelia genus

Chomelia longituba, Chomelia breedlovei, Chomelia crassifolia, Chomelia kirkbridei, Chomelia albicaulis, Chomelia anisomeris, Chomelia apodantha, Chomelia bahiae, Chomelia barbata, Chomelia barbinervis, Chomelia bella, Chomelia brachypoda, Chomelia brasiliana, Chomelia brevicornu, Chomelia caurensis, Chomelia delascioi, Chomelia ecuadorensis, Chomelia estrellana, Chomelia fasciculata, Chomelia glabricalyx, Chomelia glabriuscula, Chomelia gracilis, Chomelia grandicarpa, Chomelia grandifolia, Chomelia hirsuta, Chomelia intercedens, Chomelia juruensis, Chomelia klugii, Chomelia laxiflora, Chomelia longiflora, Chomelia malaneoides, Chomelia microloba, Chomelia minutiflora, Chomelia modesta, Chomelia monachinoi, Chomelia monantha, Chomelia myrtifolia, Chomelia obtusa, Chomelia occidentalis, Chomelia oligantha, Chomelia paniculata, Chomelia parviflora, Chomelia parvifolia, Chomelia pedunculosa, Chomelia pohliana, Chomelia polyantha, Chomelia pringlei, Chomelia psilocarpa, Chomelia pubescens, Chomelia ramiae,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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