Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
761814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goethart & Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 342 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761147

Common Names

  • Barbacenia cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Barbacenia
  • Cuspidata's Barbacenia

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Description

Barbacenia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate 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 cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbacenia cuspidata has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia cuspidata 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 cuspidata

Barbacenia cuspidata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Barbacenia cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia cuspidata?

Barbacenia cuspidata

What is the common name of Barbacenia cuspidata?

Cuspidata Barbacenia

What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia cuspidata?

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-300154: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
Jan Willem Christiaan Goethart (1866-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goethart' in the authors string.