Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 568 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313582
Common Names
- Stachyandra rufibarbis
- Red-bearded Stachyandra
- Red-barbed Stachyandra
Synonyms
- Androstachys rufibarbis Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Stachyandra rufibarbis (also called Red-flowered Stachyandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with red flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stachyandra rufibarbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Stachyandra rufibarbis has small white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachyandra rufibarbis is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stachyandra rufibarbis
Stachyandra rufibarbis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Stachyandra rufibarbis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachyandra rufibarbis?
Stachyandra rufibarbis
What is the common name of Stachyandra rufibarbis?
Red-bearded Stachyandra
Where is Stachyandra rufibarbis native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Stachyandra genus
Species in the Picrodendraceae family
Androstachys johnsonii,
Aristogeitonia limoniifolia,
Aristogeitonia lophirifolia,
Aristogeitonia magnistipula,
Aristogeitonia monophylla,
Aristogeitonia perrieri,
Aristogeitonia uapacifolia,
Aristogeitonia gabonica,
Austrobuxus alticola,
Austrobuxus brevipes,
Austrobuxus carunculatus,
Austrobuxus clusiaceus,
Austrobuxus cracens,
Austrobuxus cuneatus,
Austrobuxus ellipticus,
Austrobuxus eugeniifolius,
Austrobuxus horneanus,
Austrobuxus huerlimannii,
Austrobuxus mandjelicus,
Austrobuxus megacarpus,
Austrobuxus montis-do,
Austrobuxus nitidus,
Austrobuxus ovalis,
Austrobuxus pauciflorus,
Austrobuxus petiolaris,
Austrobuxus rubiginosus,
Austrobuxus swainii,
Austrobuxus vieillardii,
Austrobuxus dentatus,
Austrobuxus celebicus,
Choriceras majus,
Choriceras tricorne,
Dissiliaria baloghioides,
Dissiliaria indistincta,
Dissiliaria laxinervis,
Dissiliaria muelleri,
Dissiliaria surculosa,
Dissiliaria tuckeri,
Hyaenanche globosa,
Kairothamnus phyllanthoides,
Longetia buxoides,
Micrantheum demissum,
Micrantheum ericoides,
Micrantheum hexandrum,
Micrantheum serpentinum,
Mischodon zeylanicus,
Neoroepera banksii,
Neoroepera buxifolia,
Oldfieldia africana,
Oldfieldia dactylophylla,