Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 2 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761134
Common Names
- Barbacenia brevifolia
- Short-Leaved Barbacenia
- Brevifolia Barbacenia
Description
Barbacenia brevifolia (also called Short-Leaf Barbacenia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical South America. It is found in tropical forests and is often used in landscaping. It has long, thin, dark green stems and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Barbacenia brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, and for making rope and string.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Barbacenia brevifolia var. brevifolia
Barbacenia brevifolia var. recurvata L.B.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barbacenia brevifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia brevifolia 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 brevifolia
Barbacenia brevifolia is native to the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin.
Barbacenia brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia brevifolia?
Barbacenia brevifolia
What is the common name of Barbacenia brevifolia?
Short-Leaved Barbacenia
What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia brevifolia?
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,