Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Manzan. & W.Till
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 40 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347210
Description
Barfussia wagneriana (also called Wagner's Bear's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a single flowering stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is found in dry open woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Barfussia wagneriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barfussia wagneriana has small, white flowers that are clustered in a dense, globular head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barfussia wagneriana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Barfussia wagneriana
Barfussia wagneriana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Barfussia wagneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barfussia wagneriana?
Barfussia wagneriana
What is the common name of Barfussia wagneriana?
Barfussia
What are the characteristics of Barfussia wagneriana?
Barfussia wagneriana is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Species in the Barfussia genus
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158932-1: 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].