Lankesteria barteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barteri
ID:
1045766
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 91: t. 5533 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045104
Common Names
- Lankesteria barteri
- Barteri Lankesteria
- Lankesteria's Barteri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lankesteria barteri (also called 'Barter's Lankesteria', among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a white or pinkish vein pattern, and small pink or white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Lankesteria barteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lankesteria barteri has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lankesteria barteri is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a rooting hormone before planting them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Lankesteria barteri
Lankesteria barteri is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Lankesteria genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.