Aldina barnebyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Yu.Gontsch. & Yakovlev
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)94: 270 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741612
Common Names
- Barnebyana Aldina
- Barnebyana Aldina
- Barnebyana Aldina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aldina barnebyana (also called Barneby's Aldina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady forests. It has a spreading habit and produces clusters of white, fragrant flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Aldina barnebyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aldina barnebyana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aldina barnebyana is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, pink flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Aldina barnebyana
Aldina barnebyana can be found in India.
Aldina barnebyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aldina barnebyana?
Aldina barnebyana
What is the common name of Aldina barnebyana?
Barneby's Aldina
What is the natural habitat of Aldina barnebyana?
Tropical forests of Brazil
Species in the Aldina genus
Aldina occidentalis, Aldina polyphylla, Aldina discolor, Aldina heterophylla, Aldina insignis, Aldina latifolia, Aldina macrophylla, Aldina barnebyana, Aldina diplogyne, Aldina microphylla, Aldina aurea, Aldina elliptica, Aldina kunhardtiana, Aldina petiolulata, Aldina reticulata, Aldina berryi, Aldina paulberryi,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.
M.Yu. Gonczarov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Yu.Gontsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099186-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Aldina barnebyana M.Yu.Gontsch. & Yakovlev: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.