Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
filicaulis
ID:
667392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 23: 315 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666724



Common Names

  • Filicaulis Elytraria
  • Filicaulis Elytraria Plant
  • Filicaulis Elytraria Flower


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Description

Elytraria filicaulis (also called Elytraria filicaulis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a small herb, growing up to 0.3m tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands and grows in lowland rainforest and montane forest.

Uses & Benefits

Elytraria filicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elytraria filicaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elytraria filicaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune back in the fall to promote new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Elytraria filicaulis

Elytraria filicaulis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Elytraria filicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elytraria filicaulis?

Elytraria filicaulis

What is the common name of Elytraria filicaulis?

Filicaulis

What is the natural habitat of Elytraria filicaulis?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.