Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1306136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Profice & Leitman

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 132: 48 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318590



Common Names

  • Clistax
  • Bahia Clistax
  • Bahiensis


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Description

Clistax bahiensis (also called Bahia Clistax, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Clistax bahiensis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clistax bahiensis is white and yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clistax bahiensis is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Clistax bahiensis

Clistax bahiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Clistax bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clistax bahiensis?

Clistax bahiensis

What are the common names of Clistax bahiensis?

The common names of Clistax bahiensis are not known.

What is the growth habit of Clistax bahiensis?

Clistax bahiensis is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Clistax 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,

References

Sheila Regina Profice (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Profice' in the authors string.
Paula Leitman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leitman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77133192-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.