Barbacenia flava - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
761824
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 286 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761157
Common Names
- Barbacenia flava
- Flava Barbacenia
- Yellow Barbacenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barbacenia flava (also called Yellow 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 flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbacenia flava has yellow flowers, small, black, oval-shaped seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia flava 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 flava
Barbacenia flava can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Barbacenia flava FAQ
What is the common name of Barbacenia flava?
Yellow Barbacenia
What type of plant is Barbacenia flava?
A shrub
Where is Barbacenia flava native to?
Central America
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-300163: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.