Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 11: 25 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215723
Common Names
- Hutchinsonia barbata
- Barbed Hutchinsonia
- Barbed-leaved Hutchinsonia
Synonyms
- Vangueria longiflora Hutch. [invalid]
Description
Hutchinsonia barbata (also called Bearded Hutchinsonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hutchinsonia barbata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hutchinsonia barbata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hutchinsonia barbata is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Hutchinsonia barbata
Hutchinsonia barbata is found in the Philippines.
Hutchinsonia barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hutchinsonia barbata?
Hutchinsonia barbata
What is the common name of Hutchinsonia barbata?
Bearded Hutchinsonia
What is the natural habitat of Hutchinsonia barbata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Hutchinsonia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
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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,