Status:
valid
Authors:
Goethart & Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 343 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761158
Common Names
- Barbacenia flavida
- Flavida Barbacenia
- Flavida's Barbacenia
Description
Barbacenia flavida (also called Flavida 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 flavida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbacenia flavida has yellow flowers, small, black, oval-shaped seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia flavida 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 flavida
Barbacenia flavida is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Barbacenia flavida FAQ
What is the common name of Barbacenia flavida?
Flavida Barbacenia
What type of plant is Barbacenia flavida?
A shrub
Where is Barbacenia flavida 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,