Ancistrocladus barteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barteri
ID:
970890
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 73 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970228
Common Names
- Barter's Ancistrocladus
- Barteri Ancistrocladus
- Barter's Snakevine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus barteri (also called Barter's Ancistrocladus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ancistrocladaceae family. It is native to tropical West Africa. It is found in lowland rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus barteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including skin and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrocladus barteri has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus barteri is a tropical evergreen tree native to West Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, loose potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus barteri
Ancistrocladus barteri can be found in tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia.
Species in the Ancistrocladus genus
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
Species in the Ancistrocladaceae family
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8754: Based on the initial data import
George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.