Status:
valid
Authors:
Feuillet & L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 356 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277763
Common Names
- Paradrymonia barbata
- Barbed Paradrymonia
- Barbed Tree
Description
Paradrymonia barbata (also called Barbed Paradrymonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paradrymonia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to provide shade and to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paradrymonia barbata are white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paradrymonia barbata is a hardy perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Paradrymonia barbata
Paradrymonia barbata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Paradrymonia barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paradrymonia barbata?
Paradrymonia barbata
What is the common name of Paradrymonia barbata?
Bearded paradrymonia
Where is Paradrymonia barbata native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Paradrymonia genus
Paradrymonia metamorphophylla,
Paradrymonia decurrens,
Paradrymonia ciliosa,
Paradrymonia campostyla,
Paradrymonia buchtienii,
Paradrymonia yatua,
Paradrymonia tepui,
Paradrymonia lutea,
Paradrymonia longifolia,
Paradrymonia glabra,
Paradrymonia fuquaiana,
Paradrymonia conferta,
Paradrymonia congesta,
Paradrymonia barbata,
Paradrymonia badia,
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,