Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Ayensu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 30: 15. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761135
Common Names
- Barbacenia burle-marxii
- Burle-Marx's Barbacenia
- Burle-Marx Barbacenia
Description
Barbacenia burle-marxii (also called Burle-Marx's 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, light green stems and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Barbacenia burle-marxii 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 burle-marxii 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 burle-marxii 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 burle-marxii
Barbacenia burle-marxii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Barbacenia burle-marxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia burle-marxii?
Barbacenia burle-marxii
What is the common name of Barbacenia burle-marxii?
Burle-Marx's Barbacenia
What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia burle-marxii?
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,