Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 246 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035886
Common Names
- Barnadesia
- Barnadesia Dombeyana
- Barnadesia Dombeyana Tree
Synonyms
- Diacantha spinosa Lag. [unknown]
- Bacasia spinosa Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Diacantha ambigua Cass. [unknown]
- Barnadesia lanceolata D.Don [unknown]
- Bacasia lanceolata Ruiz & Pav. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Barnadesia dombeyana (also called Dombey's Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes, from Venezuela to Bolivia. It grows in humid montane forests, and can reach up to 15 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Barnadesia dombeyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Barnadesia dombeyana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barnadesia dombeyana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Barnadesia dombeyana
Barnadesia dombeyana is native to South America and can be found in mountain forests and grasslands.
Barnadesia dombeyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barnadesia dombeyana?
Barnadesia dombeyana
What is the family of Barnadesia dombeyana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Barnadesia dombeyana?
Dombey's Barnadesia
Species in the Barnadesia genus
Barnadesia ciliata,
Barnadesia blakeana,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia polyacantha,
Barnadesia arborea,
Barnadesia pycnophylla,
Barnadesia odorata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia dombeyana,
Barnadesia macbridei,
Barnadesia reticulata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia horrida,
Barnadesia kingii,
Barnadesia glomerata,
Barnadesia lehmannii,
Barnadesia corymbosa,
Barnadesia wurdackii,
Barnadesia caryophylla,
Barnadesia parviflora,
Barnadesia macrocephala,
Barnadesia woodii,
Barnadesia hutchisoniana,
Barnadesia jelskii,
Barnadesia aculeata,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,