Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.L.Menezes & Semir) Mello-Silva
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 1 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837241
Common Names
- Barbacenia pungens
- Pungens Barbacenia
- Pungens Barbacenia
Description
Barbacenia pungens (also called Pungent Barbacenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky, grassy, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Barbacenia pungens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barbacenia pungens is a bright yellow color with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia pungens is a perennial herb native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Barbacenia pungens
Barbacenia pungens is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Barbacenia pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia pungens?
Barbacenia pungens
Where is Barbacenia pungens found?
Barbacenia pungens is found in Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Barbacenia pungens?
Barbacenia pungens is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
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,