Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
barloventensis
ID:
1331923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Irimia & Gottschling

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 236: 63 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344377



Common Names

  • Rochefortia barloventensis
  • Barlovento Rochefortia
  • Barlovento Sea-lavender


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Description

Rochefortia barloventensis (also called Barlovento Rochefortia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rochefortia barloventensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Rochefortia barloventensis flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochefortia barloventensis can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Rochefortia barloventensis

Rochefortia barloventensis is native to Venezuela.

Rochefortia barloventensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rochefortia barloventensis?

Rochefortia barloventensis

What are the common uses of Rochefortia barloventensis?

Rochefortia barloventensis is used as an ornamental plant.

What is the natural habitat of Rochefortia barloventensis?

Rochefortia barloventensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Marc Gottschling (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschling' in the authors string.
Ramona-Elena Irimia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irimia' in the authors string.