Barbosella australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
317435
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 260 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316767
Common Names
- Barbosella australis
- Australis Barbosella
- Barbosella Australis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Restrepia australis Cogn. [unknown]
- Restrepia loefgrenii Cogn. [unknown]
- Barbosella australis latipetala Hoehne [unknown]
- Barbosella australis loefgrenii (Cogn.) Hoehne [unknown]
- Barbosella loefgrenii Schltr. [unknown]
- Barbosella australis genuina Hoehne [unknown]
Description
Barbosella australis (also called 'Southern Barbosella', among many other common names) is a small herb up to 30 cm tall, native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Barbosella australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barbosella australis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barbosella australis is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and needs to be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Barbosella australis
Barbosella australis is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Barbosella australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbosella australis?
Barbosella australis
What are the common names of Barbosella australis?
Australian False Palm
Where is Barbosella australis native to?
Australia
Species in the Barbosella genus
Barbosella australis, Barbosella circinata, Barbosella cogniauxiana, Barbosella crassifolia, Barbosella cucullata, Barbosella dolichorhiza, Barbosella dusenii, Barbosella gardneri, Barbosella geminata, Barbosella macaheensis, Barbosella miersii, Barbosella orbicularis, Barbosella prorepens, Barbosella ricii, Barbosella schista, Barbosella spiritu-sanctensis, Barbosella trilobata, Barbosella vasquezii, Barbosella portillae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19771: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.