Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
lymansmithii
ID:
761869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mello-Silva & N.L.Menezes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4(1): 271 (1999).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761202

Common Names

  • Barbacenia lymansmithii
  • Lymansmithii Barbacenia
  • Lyman-Smith's Barbacenia

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Description

Barbacenia lymansmithii (also called Lyman Smith'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 lymansmithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbacenia lymansmithii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbacenia lymansmithii is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and roots and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Barbacenia lymansmithii

Barbacenia lymansmithii can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Barbacenia lymansmithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia lymansmithii?

Barbacenia lymansmithii

What is the family of Barbacenia lymansmithii?

Arecaceae

Where is Barbacenia lymansmithii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300205: Based on the initial data import
Renato de Mello-Silva (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mello-Silva' in the authors string.
Nanuza Luiza de Menezes (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.L.Menezes' in the authors string.