Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
barbatum
ID:
832707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 199 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832042



Common Names

  • Exellodendron barbatum
  • Barbatum Exellodendron
  • Bearded Exellodendron


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Description

Exellodendron barbatum (also called Barbate Exellodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Exellodendron barbatum is used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, and as an accent plant in perennial borders. It is also used as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exellodendron barbatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exellodendron barbatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a sandy soil in a sunny location. The plant prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Exellodendron barbatum

Exellodendron barbatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-369272: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.