Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
barteri
ID:
1082142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) K.Bremer

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2(2): 124 (1982): (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081480

Common Names

  • Lijndenia Barteri
  • Barteri Lijndenia
  • Lijndenia

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Description

Lijndenia barteri (also called Barter's Lijndenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry areas. It is found in rocky areas, open woodlands, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lijndenia barteri is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, and its leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lijndenia barteri is a pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Lijndenia barteri

Lijndenia barteri is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

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-20303139: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.