Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
761924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 18 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761257

Common Names

  • Barbacenia tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Barbacenia
  • Barbacenia Tomentosa

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Description

Barbacenia tomentosa (also called 'Woolly 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbacenia tomentosa has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Barbacenia tomentosa is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Barbacenia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia tomentosa?

Barbacenia tomentosa

What is the common name of Barbacenia tomentosa?

Woolly Barbacenia

Where is Barbacenia tomentosa 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,