Barbacenia monticola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
761878
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Ayensu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 30: 14. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761211
Common Names
- Barbacenia monticola
- Monticola Barbacenia
- Mountain-dwelling Barbacenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barbacenia monticola (also called Mountain 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 monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, and for making rope and string.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbacenia monticola has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia monticola 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 monticola
Barbacenia monticola is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Barbacenia monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia monticola?
Barbacenia monticola
What is the family of Barbacenia monticola?
Arecaceae
Where is Barbacenia monticola 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300214: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Edward S. Ayensu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayensu' in the authors string.