Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
coronata
ID:
761811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 30: 27. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761144

Common Names

  • Barbacenia coronata
  • Coronata Barbacenia
  • Crowned Barbacenia

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Description

Barbacenia coronata (also called Crowned 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 coronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbacenia coronata 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 coronata 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 coronata

Barbacenia coronata is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Barbacenia coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia coronata?

Barbacenia coronata

What is the common name of Barbacenia coronata?

Crowned Barbacenia

What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia coronata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300151: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.