Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
944205

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 563 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943543

Common Names

  • Diodia
  • Barbata Diodia
  • Barbata Tree

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Description

Diodia barbata (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in moist, sandy soils, often in disturbed sites, such as roadsides and disturbed fields.

Uses & Benefits

Diodia barbata has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Diodia barbata is small, white, and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Diodia barbata can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require adequate light and warmth for successful growth.

Where to Find Diodia barbata

Diodia barbata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

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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