Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
barbosa
ID:
1258234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lay

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 37: 360 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257572



Common Names

  • Triumfetta barbosa
  • Barbed Torenia
  • Barbed Wishbone Plant


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Description

Triumfetta barbosa (also called Triumfetta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta barbosa is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used for its fiber and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triumfetta barbosa has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta barbosa is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Triumfetta barbosa

Triumfetta barbosa is native to Central and South America.

Triumfetta barbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta barbosa?

Triumfetta barbosa

What type of plant is Triumfetta barbosa?

It is a shrub

Where is Triumfetta barbosa native to?

It is native to the Caribbean

Species in the Triumfetta genus

Triumfetta johnstonii, Triumfetta keniensis, Triumfetta litticola, Triumfetta leptacantha, Triumfetta lepidota, Triumfetta longipedunculata, Triumfetta lappula, Triumfetta kundelungensis, Triumfetta mearnsii, Triumfetta marsupiata, Triumfetta macrocoma, Triumfetta maconochieana, Triumfetta malebarica, Triumfetta kenneallyi, Triumfetta heterocarpa, Triumfetta hapala, Triumfetta heptaphylla, Triumfetta inermis, Triumfetta japonica, Triumfetta jaegeri, Triumfetta incana, Triumfetta hundtii, Triumfetta propinqua, Triumfetta persimilis, Triumfetta pentandra, Triumfetta parviflora, Triumfetta paradoxa, Triumfetta rhodoneura, Triumfetta reflexa, Triumfetta pustulata, Triumfetta prostrata, Triumfetta ramosa, Triumfetta mitchellii, Triumfetta monstrosa, Triumfetta pannosa, Triumfetta micracantha, Triumfetta mellina, Triumfetta orthacantha, Triumfetta oenpelliensis, Triumfetta nigricans, Triumfetta obliqua, Triumfetta nutans, Triumfetta aspera, Triumfetta angolensis, Triumfetta graveolens, Triumfetta arnhemica, Triumfetta aquila, Triumfetta appendiculata, Triumfetta antunesii, Triumfetta antrorsa,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50185314: Based on the initial data import
Ko Ko Lay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lay' in the authors string.