Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 196 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537181
Common Names
- Trilobus Anisacanthus
- Trilobus Bushvine
- Trilobus Flamebush
Description
Anisacanthus trilobus (also called Trilobus flamebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It grows up to 4 m tall and has bright red flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Anisacanthus trilobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisacanthus trilobus is a tubular shape with five petals, yellow in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisacanthus trilobus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Anisacanthus trilobus
Anisacanthus trilobus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, as well as in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Anisacanthus trilobus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisacanthus trilobus?
Anisacanthus trilobus
What is the common name of Anisacanthus trilobus?
Three-lobed anisacanthus
What is the natural habitat of Anisacanthus trilobus?
Anisacanthus trilobus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Anisacanthus genus
Anisacanthus andersonii,
Anisacanthus brasiliensis,
Anisacanthus linearis,
Anisacanthus nicaraguensis,
Anisacanthus pohlii,
Anisacanthus puberulus,
Anisacanthus pumilus,
Anisacanthus quadrifidus,
Anisacanthus tetracaulis,
Anisacanthus thurberi,
Anisacanthus trilobus,
Anisacanthus tulensis,
Anisacanthus insignis,
Anisacanthus gracewoodiae,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,