Lamourouxia barbata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
1553153
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bertol.) MacVean, Cristof., T.F.Daniel & Baldini
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 420: 205 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032958
Common Names
- Lamourouxia barbata
- Barbata Lamourouxia
- Lamourouxia Barbata Grass
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Lamourouxia barbata (also called Bearded Lamourouxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an erect shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lamourouxia barbata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is covered in fine hairs.
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Lamourouxia barbata is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have taken root.
Where to Find Lamourouxia barbata
Lamourouxia barbata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of Asia.
Lamourouxia barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia barbata?
Lamourouxia barbata
Where is Lamourouxia barbata found?
It is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
What is the natural habitat of Lamourouxia barbata?
It grows in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii, Lamourouxia longiflora, Lamourouxia lanceolata, Lamourouxia zimapana, Lamourouxia viscosa, Lamourouxia sylvatica, Lamourouxia tenuifolia, Lamourouxia virgata, Lamourouxia xalapensis, Lamourouxia dependens, Lamourouxia multifida, Lamourouxia macrantha, Lamourouxia dasyantha, Lamourouxia pringlei, Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia, Lamourouxia parayana, Lamourouxia dispar, Lamourouxia ovata, Lamourouxia brachyantha, Lamourouxia nelsonii, Lamourouxia smithii, Lamourouxia jaliscana, Lamourouxia gracilis, Lamourouxia microphylla, Lamourouxia colimae, Lamourouxia paneroi, Lamourouxia pacifica, Lamourouxia avendanoi, Lamourouxia barbata,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203330-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].