Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pauciflorus
ID:
614664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 103 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613996



Common Names

  • Few-flowered Codonacanthus
  • Few-flowered Xyris
  • Codonacanthus


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Description

Codonacanthus pauciflorus (also called Codonacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codonacanthus pauciflorus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonacanthus pauciflorus has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonacanthus pauciflorus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Codonacanthus pauciflorus

Codonacanthus pauciflorus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonacanthus pauciflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonacanthus pauciflorus?

Codonacanthus pauciflorus

What are the common names of Codonacanthus pauciflorus?

Few-flowered Codonacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Codonacanthus pauciflorus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,