Guilandina barkeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barkeriana
ID:
1050256
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 341 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049594
Common Names
- Guilandina barkeriana
- Barkeriana
- Barkeriana Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guilandina barkeriana (also called Barker's Guilandina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is characterized by its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guilandina barkeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guilandina barkeriana is a white, yellow or pinkish color with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small, with two green leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guilandina barkeriana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Guilandina barkeriana
Guilandina barkeriana is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It can be found in the wild in these areas, as well as in nurseries and garden centers.
Species in the Guilandina genus
Guilandina glaucophylla, Guilandina intermedia, Guilandina major, Guilandina ciliata, Guilandina barkeriana, Guilandina caymanensis, Guilandina ciliata, Guilandina culebrae, Guilandina portoricensis, Guilandina sphaerosperma, Guilandina wrightiana, Guilandina bonduc, Guilandina delphinensis, Guilandina minax, Guilandina murifructa, Guilandina robusta, Guilandina solomonensis, Guilandina volkensii, Guilandina urophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114705-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Guilandina barkeriana (Urb. & Ekman) Britton: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.