Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
barbatum
ID:
1045137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
in Pacif. Rail. Rep. ii. 168. t. 4.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044475



Common Names

  • Stenandrium barbatum
  • Bearded Stenandrium
  • Bearded Fishscale


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Description

Stenandrium barbatum (also called 'Bearded Stenandrium', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a reddish-brown tomentose pubescence. It grows in humid forests, in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stenandrium barbatum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenandrium barbatum is a white-purple corolla with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenandrium barbatum is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a soil-less mix. The plant should be kept in bright indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stenandrium barbatum

Stenandrium barbatum can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Stenandrium genus

Stenandrium thomense, Stenandrium subcordatum, Stenandrium villosum, Stenandrium wrightii, Stenandrium undulatum, Stenandrium scabrosum, Stenandrium pinetorum, Stenandrium radicosum, Stenandrium serpens, Stenandrium stenophyllum, Stenandrium droseroides, Stenandrium ekmanii, Stenandrium chameranthemoideum, Stenandrium gabonicum, Stenandrium goiasense, Stenandrium elegans, Stenandrium crenatum, Stenandrium corymbosum, Stenandrium carolinae, Stenandrium lyonii, Stenandrium ovatum, Stenandrium pedunculatum, Stenandrium guineense, Stenandrium hatschbachii, Stenandrium heterotrichum, Stenandrium irwinii, Stenandrium humboldtianum, Stenandrium pallidum, Stenandrium bracteosum, Stenandrium affine, Stenandrium hirsutum, Stenandrium manchonense, Stenandrium mandioccanum, Stenandrium pohlii, Stenandrium riedelianum, Stenandrium tenellum, Stenandrium verticillatum, Stenandrium barbatum, Stenandrium tuberosum, Stenandrium dulce, Stenandrium buntingii, Stenandrium talbotii, Stenandrium warneckei, Stenandrium afromontanum, Stenandrium boivinii, Stenandrium thompsonii, Stenandrium carduaceum, Stenandrium subdentatum, Stenandrium humile, Stenandrium amoenum,

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.