Crossandra acutiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
626970
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 397 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626302
Common Names
- Crossandra acutiloba
- Acutiloba Crossandra
- Sharp-Toothed Crossandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crossandra acutiloba (also called Sharp-Leaf Crossandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, light green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crossandra acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crossandra acutiloba has bright orange flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color. The seeds are small and black in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crossandra acutiloba can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into several sections with each section having a few leaves and roots. The sections can then be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Crossandra acutiloba
Crossandra acutiloba is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Crossandra acutiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossandra acutiloba?
Crossandra acutiloba
What type of plant is Crossandra acutiloba?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Crossandra acutiloba found?
It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Crossandra genus
Crossandra acutiloba, Crossandra albolineata, Crossandra angolensis, Crossandra arenicola, Crossandra armandii, Crossandra baccarinii, Crossandra benoistii, Crossandra cephalostachya, Crossandra cinnabarina, Crossandra cloiselii, Crossandra douillotii, Crossandra flava, Crossandra flavicaulis, Crossandra friesiorum, Crossandra fruticulosa, Crossandra grandidieri, Crossandra greenstockii, Crossandra horrida, Crossandra humbertii, Crossandra infundibuliformis, Crossandra isaloensis, Crossandra johanninae, Crossandra leikipiensis, Crossandra leucodonta, Crossandra longehirsuta, Crossandra longipes, Crossandra longispica, Crossandra massaica, Crossandra mucronata, Crossandra multidentata, Crossandra nilotica, Crossandra nobilis, Crossandra obanensis, Crossandra pilosa, Crossandra pinguior, Crossandra poissonii, Crossandra praecox, Crossandra primuloides, Crossandra puberula, Crossandra pungens, Crossandra pyrophila, Crossandra quadridentata, Crossandra raripila, Crossandra rupestris, Crossandra spinescens, Crossandra spinosa, Crossandra stenandrium, Crossandra stenostachya, Crossandra strobilifera, Crossandra subacaulis,
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
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.