Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
562352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 13: 2 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561684

Common Names

  • Bayabusua clarkei
  • Clarke's Bayabusua
  • Clarke's Palm

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Synonyms

  • Macrozanonia clarkei Cogn. [unknown]
  • Zanonia clarkei King [unknown]
  • Alsomitra clarkei (King) Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Bayabusua clarkei (also called Bayabusua clarkei, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests and meadows. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bayabusua clarkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bayabusua clarkei is a yellowish-green, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bayabusua clarkei is an epiphytic plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Bayabusua clarkei

Bayabusua clarkei is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Bayabusua clarkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bayabusua clarkei?

Bayabusua clarkei

What is the common name of Bayabusua clarkei?

Clarke's Bayabusua

What is the natural habitat of Bayabusua clarkei?

Tropical forests in Central and South Africa

Species in the Bayabusua genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2672238: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.