Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
cyananthera
ID:
761815

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Ayensu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 30: 31. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761148

Common Names

  • Barbacenia cyananthera
  • Cyananthera Barbacenia
  • Blue-Anthered Barbacenia

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbacenia cyananthera is white and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia cyananthera is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.

Where to Find Barbacenia cyananthera

Barbacenia cyananthera is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Barbacenia cyananthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia cyananthera?

Barbacenia cyananthera

What is the common name of Barbacenia cyananthera?

Cyan-Anthered Barbacenia

What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia cyananthera?

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-300155: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Edward S. Ayensu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayensu' in the authors string.