Status:
valid
Authors:
Schulze-Menz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 216 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761206
Common Names
- Barbacenia markgrafii
- Markgrafii Barbacenia
- Markgraf's Barbacenia
Description
Barbacenia markgrafii (also called Markgraf's Barbacenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers. It grows in wet forests and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Barbacenia markgrafii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbacenia markgrafii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia markgrafii is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and roots and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Barbacenia markgrafii
Barbacenia markgrafii can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
Barbacenia markgrafii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia markgrafii?
Barbacenia markgrafii
What is the family of Barbacenia markgrafii?
Arecaceae
Where is Barbacenia markgrafii found?
Brazil
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,