Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Ayensu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 30: 11. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761253
Common Names
- Barbacenia spiralis
- Spiralis Barbacenia
- Barbacenia Spiralis
Description
Barbacenia spiralis (also called 'Spiral 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 spiralis 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 spiralis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbacenia spiralis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks.
Where to Find Barbacenia spiralis
Barbacenia spiralis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Barbacenia spiralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbacenia spiralis?
Barbacenia spiralis
What is the common name of Barbacenia spiralis?
Spiral Barbacenia
Where is Barbacenia spiralis 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,