Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 297 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383705
Common Names
- Ornithoboea barbanthera
- Barbanthera
- Barbanthera Ornithoboea
Description
Ornithoboea barbanthera (also called Barbanthera Ornithoboea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithoboea barbanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithoboea barbanthera is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ornithoboea barbanthera: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Division is best done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ornithoboea barbanthera
Ornithoboea barbanthera can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Ornithoboea barbanthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea barbanthera?
Ornithoboea barbanthera
What is the family of Ornithoboea barbanthera?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ornithoboea barbanthera?
Barbanthera Daisy
Species in the Ornithoboea genus
Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa,
Ornithoboea parishii,
Ornithoboea occulta,
Ornithoboea lacei,
Ornithoboea flexuosa,
Ornithoboea barbanthera,
Ornithoboea multitorta,
Ornithoboea emarginata,
Ornithoboea arachnoidea,
Ornithoboea henryi,
Ornithoboea feddei,
Ornithoboea wildeana,
Ornithoboea calcicola,
Ornithoboea maxwellii,
Ornithoboea obovata,
Ornithoboea puglisiae,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,