Barteriajan

Barteriajan is a genus of flowering plants in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the Neotropics, with species found in Central and South America. The genus was described by French botanist Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre in 1880. Barteriajan plants are typically shrubs or small trees, often found in humid tropical forests. They are characterized by their alternate, simple leaves and their inflorescences, which are usually axillary cymes. The flowers are actinomorphic and possess five sepals and five petals, along with numerous stamens. The fruit is a capsule. Several species within the genus are known for their medicinal properties, with various parts of the plant used in traditional remedies for ailments such as inflammation and fever. Further research is ongoing to explore the full potential of these plants and their phytochemical compounds. The genus name honors the French naturalist Pierre-Augustin Baron de Férussac.