Barbacenia

• Authority

  Smith, Lyman B. 1968. A Synopsis of the American Velloziaceae. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 35: 251-292; pl. 1-12.

• Family

  Velloziaceae

• Scientific Name

  Barbacenia

• Type

  Type species: Barbacenia brasiliensis Willd.

• Description

  
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  Description - Plants of small or medium stature; caudex usually simple or few-branched; leaf-blades breaking off irregularly; tepals forming an epigynous tube; stamens 6; filaments evident, fiat with 2 lobes or appendages at the summit; anthers dorsifixed; stigmas inconspicuous, not peltate nor broadly lobed.