Crossandra douillotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douillotii
ID:
626994
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 2 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626326
Common Names
- Crossandra douillotii
- Douillotii Crossandra
- Crossandra Douillotii
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Crossandra douillotii (also called Douillot's Crossandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the world. It has bright yellow flowers and small, glossy green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of forests and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Crossandra douillotii is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crossandra douillotii 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 douillotii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Crossandra douillotii
Crossandra douillotii is native to Madagascar.
Crossandra douillotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossandra douillotii?
Crossandra douillotii
What is the common name of Crossandra douillotii?
Douillot's Crossandra
What is the natural habitat of Crossandra douillotii?
It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.
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
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.