Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
216711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 45: 286 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216040

Common Names

  • Hymenocoleus barbatus
  • Barbed Hymenocoleus
  • Hymenocoleus Barbatus

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Description

Hymenocoleus barbatus (also called Barbatus Hymenocoleus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocoleus barbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocoleus barbatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocoleus barbatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Hymenocoleus barbatus

Hymenocoleus barbatus can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Hymenocoleus barbatus FAQ

What is the common name of Hymenocoleus barbatus?

Bearded Fern

What type of soil does Hymenocoleus barbatus prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hymenocoleus barbatus need?

Bright, indirect light

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101179: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.