Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1411075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol. ex R.Br.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.255555556. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423540





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Description

Barteria pubescens (also called Barteria pubescens, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Barteria pubescens is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Barteria pubescens are small, white, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barteria pubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Barteria pubescens

Barteria pubescens can be found in India.

Barteria pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barteria pubescens?

Barteria pubescens

What is the common name of Barteria pubescens?

Barteria

What is the natural habitat of Barteria pubescens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.