Tinnea barbata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 70: 25 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325396
Common Names
- Tinnea barbata
- Barbate Tinnea
- Barbate Tinnea Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tinnea barbata (also called Barbata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a greyish bark. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tinnea barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tinnea barbata has yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tinnea barbata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Tinnea barbata
Tinnea barbata can be found in tropical Africa.
Tinnea barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinnea barbata?
Tinnea barbata
What are the common names of Tinnea barbata?
Bearded Tinnea, Bearded Tinnea Tree
Where is Tinnea barbata native to?
Tinnea barbata is native to Africa
Species in the Tinnea genus
Tinnea aethiopica, Tinnea antiscorbutica, Tinnea apiculata, Tinnea barbata, Tinnea barteri, Tinnea benguellensis, Tinnea coerulea, Tinnea eriocalyx, Tinnea galpinii, Tinnea gossweileri, Tinnea gracilis, Tinnea mirabilis, Tinnea physalis, Tinnea platyphylla, Tinnea rhodesiana, Tinnea somalensis, Tinnea vesiculosa, Tinnea vestita, Tinnea zambesiaca, Tinnea gracilis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-206079: Based on the initial data import
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.