Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
barbata
ID:
359651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) C.T.White

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 55: 61 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358983



Common Names

  • Barbed Loeseneriella
  • Loeseneriella barbata
  • Barbed False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Hippocratea barbata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea obtusifolia barbata (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Loeseneriella barbata (also called Barbed loeseneriella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and along roadsides. It is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Loeseneriella barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of shade. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loeseneriella barbata is a small, white bloom with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella barbata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering is done by burying a low-lying branch in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Loeseneriella barbata

Loeseneriella barbata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Loeseneriella barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeseneriella barbata?

Loeseneriella barbata

What is the common name of Loeseneriella barbata?

Barbed false buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Loeseneriella barbata?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431095-1: Based on the initial data import