Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosus
ID:
612578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 9: 14 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611910



Common Names

  • Clistax speciosus
  • Showy Clistax
  • Speciosus Clistax


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Description

Clistax speciosus (also called Showy Clistax, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves which are lanceolate in shape and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have a short corolla tube. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Clistax speciosus is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clistax speciosus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clistax speciosus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Clistax speciosus

Clistax speciosus can be found in wetland habitats in South America.

Clistax speciosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clistax speciosus?

Clistax speciosus

What is the natural habitat of Clistax speciosus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering season of Clistax speciosus?

Spring and summer

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,