Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 158 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761230
Common Names
- Barbacenia regis
- Regis Barbacenia
- Barbacenia Regis
Description
Barbacenia regis (also called King'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 regis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbacenia regis has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia regis 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 regis
Barbacenia regis is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Barbacenia regis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia regis?
Barbacenia regis
What is the family of Barbacenia regis?
Arecaceae
Where is Barbacenia regis 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,