Status:
valid
Authors:
Goethart & Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 356 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761210
Common Names
- Barbacenia mollis
- Mollis Barbacenia
- Soft Barbacenia
Description
Barbacenia mollis (also called Soft 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 mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Barbacenia mollis var. mollis
Barbacenia mollis var. microphylla L.B.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbacenia mollis 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 mollis is a tropical plant that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. When growing from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Barbacenia mollis
Barbacenia mollis is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Barbacenia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia mollis?
Barbacenia mollis
What is the family of Barbacenia mollis?
Arecaceae
Where is Barbacenia mollis 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,