Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
serracabralea
ID:
1306643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mello-Silva

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 292 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319097

Common Names

  • Barbacenia serracabralea
  • Serracabralea
  • Barbacenia

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Description

Barbacenia serracabralea (also called Serra Cabral's Barbacenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Barbacenia serracabralea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbacenia serracabralea has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia serracabralea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Barbacenia serracabralea

Barbacenia serracabralea is native to Brazil.

Barbacenia serracabralea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia serracabralea?

Barbacenia serracabralea

What is the family of Barbacenia serracabralea?

Velloziaceae

What is the habitat of Barbacenia serracabralea?

Dry rocky areas

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

Renato de Mello-Silva (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mello-Silva' in the authors string.