Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 38 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044969
Common Names
- Camarotea souiensis
- Soui Camarotea
- Soui Camarotea
Description
Camarotea souiensis (also called 'Soui's Camarotea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves with a white, lace-like pattern. It produces small white flowers in the summer, and is found in wet and marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Camarotea souiensis is a popular houseplant due to its colorful foliage and easy care requirements. It can be used as a border plant in gardens and can be used to create a colorful backdrop for other plants. It can also be used to add color to a balcony or patio.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camarotea souiensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a purple throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camarotea souiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Camarotea souiensis
Camarotea souiensis is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Camarotea genus
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,