Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
paniculatus
ID:
569702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Blumea 10: 158 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569034



Common Names

  • Borneacanthus paniculatus
  • Paniculatus Borneacanthus
  • Borneacanthus paniculatus


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Description

Borneacanthus paniculatus (also called Panicled Borneacanthus, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species of the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to South America and can be found in shallow, still water bodies. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves arranged in a panicled fashion.

Uses & Benefits

Borneacanthus paniculatus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Borneacanthus paniculatus are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borneacanthus paniculatus is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Borneacanthus paniculatus

Borneacanthus paniculatus can be found in tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Borneacanthus paniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borneacanthus paniculatus?

Borneacanthus paniculatus

What is the common name of Borneacanthus paniculatus?

Panicled Borneacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Borneacanthus paniculatus?

Dry open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

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,

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