Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
polyantha
ID:
761890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goethart & Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 357 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761223

Common Names

  • Barbacenia polyantha
  • Polyantha Barbacenia
  • Barbacenia Polyantha

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Description

Barbacenia polyantha (also called Many-flowered 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 polyantha 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 polyantha 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 polyantha is a tropical plant that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. When growing from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Barbacenia polyantha

Barbacenia polyantha is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Barbacenia polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbacenia polyantha?

Barbacenia polyantha

What is the family of Barbacenia polyantha?

Arecaceae

Where is Barbacenia polyantha 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-300225: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
Jan Willem Christiaan Goethart (1866-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goethart' in the authors string.