Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Klack.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Candollea 62: 232 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508532
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Baroniella Linearifolia
 - Linearifolia Baroniella
 - Linearifolia Snakebush
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Baroniella linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Baroniella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in dry forests and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Baroniella linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Baroniella linearifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Baroniella linearifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and covered lightly with the mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Baroniella linearifolia
                        
                            Baroniella linearifolia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Baroniella linearifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Baroniella linearifolia?
Baroniella linearifolia
What is the common name of Baroniella linearifolia?
Linearifolia
What is the natural habitat of Baroniella linearifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Baroniella genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Apocynaceae family
                        
                            Acokanthera laevigata, 
Acokanthera oblongifolia, 
Acokanthera oppositifolia, 
Acokanthera rotundata, 
Acokanthera schimperi, 
Adenium boehmianum, 
Adenium multiflorum, 
Adenium obesum, 
Adenium oleifolium, 
Adenium swazicum, 
Adenium dhofarense, 
Aganosma breviloba, 
Aganosma cymosa, 
Aganosma gracilis, 
Aganosma lacei, 
Aganosma petelotii, 
Aganosma schlechteriana, 
Aganosma siamensis, 
Aganosma wallichii, 
Aganosma heynei, 
Alafia alba, 
Alafia barteri, 
Alafia benthamii, 
Alafia berrieri, 
Alafia calophylla, 
Alafia caudata, 
Alafia erythrophthalma, 
Alafia falcata, 
Alafia fuscata, 
Alafia insularis, 
Alafia intermedia, 
Alafia landolphioides, 
Alafia lucida, 
Alafia microstylis, 
Alafia multiflora, 
Alafia nigrescens, 
Alafia orientalis, 
Alafia parciflora, 
Alafia pauciflora, 
Alafia perrieri, 
Alafia schumannii, 
Alafia thouarsii, 
Alafia vallium, 
Alafia verschuereni, 
Alafia whytei, 
Alafia zambesiaca, 
Allamanda calcicola, 
Allamanda angustifolia, 
Allamanda blanchetii, 
Allamanda cathartica,