Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
gentianoides
ID:
761832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goethart & Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 347 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761165

Common Names

  • Barbacenia gentianoides
  • Gentianoides Barbacenia
  • Gentian-Like Barbacenia

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Description

Barbacenia gentianoides (also called Barbacenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree, with a single trunk and a rounded crown. Its leaves are pinnate, with leaflets arranged in a spiral.

Uses & Benefits

Barbacenia gentianoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barbacenia gentianoides var. magalhaesii (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm.
Barbacenia gentianoides var. gentianoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbacenia gentianoides has yellow flowers, small, black, oval-shaped seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia gentianoides 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 gentianoides

Barbacenia gentianoides can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Barbacenia gentianoides FAQ

What is the common name of Barbacenia gentianoides?

Gentian-like Barbacenia

What type of plant is Barbacenia gentianoides?

A shrub

Where is Barbacenia gentianoides 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-300171: 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.