Crossandra cephalostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalostachya
ID:
626983
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1083 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626315
Common Names
- Crossandra cephalostachya
- Cephalostachya Crossandra
- Head-Spiked Crossandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crossandra cephalostachya (also called Cephalostachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the world. It has bright pink flowers and small, glossy green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of forests and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Crossandra cephalostachya 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
The flower of Crossandra cephalostachya is a bright yellow with a white center, and the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a yellow-green stem.
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Crossandra cephalostachya 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 cephalostachya
Crossandra cephalostachya is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Tanzania.
Crossandra cephalostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossandra cephalostachya?
Crossandra cephalostachya
What type of plant is Crossandra cephalostachya?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Crossandra cephalostachya 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
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46995-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.