Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
barthei
ID:
1083801

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance ex Benth.) Krasser

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(7): 175, f. 768 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083139



Common Names

  • Barthea
  • Barthei
  • Barthea Barthei


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Description

Barthea barthei (also called Barthe's Barthea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Barthea barthei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barthea barthei var. valdealata C.Hansen
Barthea barthei var. barthei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barthea barthei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barthea barthei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Barthea barthei

Barthea barthei is found in Madagascar.

Species in the Barthea genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305042: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Fridolin Krasser (1863-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasser' in the authors string.