Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cleistochlamys
ID:
692214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 2: 40 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691547



Common Names

  • Forcipella cleistochlamys
  • Closed-calyx Forcipella
  • Forcipella


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Description

Forcipella cleistochlamys (also called Closed-flowered Forcipella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has an upright, bushy habit and is usually 2-3 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped and are arranged in whorls. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Forcipella cleistochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forcipella cleistochlamys is an evergreen, perennial, shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Forcipella cleistochlamys

Forcipella cleistochlamys is native to Madagascar.

Forcipella cleistochlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forcipella cleistochlamys?

Forcipella cleistochlamys

What is the common name of Forcipella cleistochlamys?

Closed-cup Forcipella

What is the natural habitat of Forcipella cleistochlamys?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.