Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tentaculata
ID:
716069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.B.Majumdar

Source:
ksu

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal 25: 76 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715402



Common Names

  • Tentaculata Haplanthodes
  • Tentaculata Silverbush
  • Silverbush


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Description

Haplanthodes tentaculata (also called Tentacled Haplanthodes, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It is a small evergreen shrub growing up to 1 m tall, with small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Haplanthodes tentaculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Haplanthodes tentaculata are small, yellow-green and fragrant. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplanthodes tentaculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Haplanthodes tentaculata

Haplanthodes tentaculata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Haplanthodes tentaculata FAQ

What are the common names of Haplanthodes tentaculata?

Common names of Haplanthodes tentaculata include Tentacled Daisy and Tentacled Daisy Bush.

What type of soil does Haplanthodes tentaculata prefer?

Haplanthodes tentaculata prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Haplanthodes tentaculata?

Haplanthodes tentaculata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Radha Binod Majumdar (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Majumdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49368-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.