Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
blackii
ID:
761795

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 283 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761128

Common Names

  • Barbacenia blackii
  • Black's Barbacenia
  • Black Barbacenia

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Description

Barbacenia blackii (also called Black's Barbacenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Barbacenia blackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, and for making rope and string.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbacenia blackii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with small, yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia blackii is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Barbacenia blackii

Barbacenia blackii can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Barbacenia blackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia blackii?

Barbacenia blackii

What is the common name of Barbacenia blackii?

Black's Barbacenia

What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia blackii?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Barbacenia genus

Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea, Barbacenia inclinata,

Species in the Velloziaceae family

Acanthochlamys bracteata, Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea,

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