Ebenus barbigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 98 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658923
Common Names
- Ebenus Barbigera
- Bearded Ebenus
- Bearded False-Mint
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- Ebenus pogonotropis Jaub. & Spach [valid]
- Ebenidium pogonotropis (Jaub. & Spach) Kuntze [valid]
- Ebenus barbigera hirsutifolia Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
Description
Ebenus barbigera (also called Bristly Ebenus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub, with a height of up to 3 meters. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ebenus barbigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ebenus barbigera has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ebenus barbigera is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Ebenus barbigera
Ebenus barbigera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ebenus barbigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ebenus barbigera?
Ebenus barbigera
What is the common name of Ebenus barbigera?
Bearded Ebenus
What is the family of Ebenus barbigera?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Ebenus genus
Ebenus lagopus, Ebenus stellata, Ebenus armitagei, Ebenus pinnata, Ebenus cretica, Ebenus sibthorpii, Ebenus barbigera, Ebenus bourgaei, Ebenus haussknechtii, Ebenus hirsuta, Ebenus laguroides, Ebenus reesei, Ebenus depressa, Ebenus longipes, Ebenus macrophylla, Ebenus plumosa, Ebenus argentea, Ebenus cappadocica, Ebenus pisidica, Ebenus zekiyeae, Ebenus boissieri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493612-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ebenus barbigera Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.