Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
1544897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gouda

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2021: 14 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025686





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Description

Barfussia robusta (also called Robust Barfussia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, grassy areas. It is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Barfussia robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Barfussia robusta is small, yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barfussia robusta is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Barfussia robusta

Barfussia robusta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Barfussia robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barfussia robusta?

Barfussia robusta

What is the common name of Barfussia robusta?

Robusta Barfussia

What is the natural habitat of Barfussia robusta?

Tropical forests

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77217392-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].