Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
rubro-virens
ID:
761904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 20 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761237

Common Names

  • Barbacenia rubro-virens
  • Rubro-virens Barbacenia
  • Barbacenia Rubro-virens

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Description

Barbacenia rubro-virens (also called 'Red-Green Barbacenia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, slender stems with sharp spines and small, oval leaves. It grows in tropical forests and in rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Barbacenia rubro-virens 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 rubro-virens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia rubro-virens 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 rubro-virens

Barbacenia rubro-virens is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Barbacenia rubro-virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia rubro-virens?

Barbacenia rubro-virens

What is the natural habitat of Barbacenia rubro-virens?

Tropical rainforest

What is the average size of Barbacenia rubro-virens?

2-3 meters

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,