Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lophandra
ID:
318440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter G.Wilson & B.Hyland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 258 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317772



Common Names

  • Barongia lophandra
  • Lophandra Barongia
  • Barongia Lophandra


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Description

Barongia lophandra (also called Lophandra Barongia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Barongia lophandra is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barongia lophandra has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barongia lophandra is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Barongia lophandra

Barongia lophandra is found in Australia. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Barongia lophandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barongia lophandra?

Barongia lophandra

What is the common name of Barongia lophandra?

Crested barongia

What is the natural habitat of Barongia lophandra?

Moist forests, grasslands, and rocky areas

Species in the Barongia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19873: Based on the initial data import
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.