Herpetacanthus acaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
1325293
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 89: 112 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337747
Common Names
- Herpetacanthus acaulis
- Acaulis Herpetacanthus
- Acaulis Firebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herpetacanthus acaulis (also called Acaulis herpetacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Herpetacanthus acaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herpetacanthus acaulis has white flowers with yellow centers and a purple throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herpetacanthus acaulis is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Herpetacanthus acaulis
Herpetacanthus acaulis can be found in Ecuador.
Herpetacanthus acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herpetacanthus acaulis?
Herpetacanthus acaulis
What is the common name of Herpetacanthus acaulis?
Stemless Herpetacanthus
What is the natural habitat of Herpetacanthus acaulis?
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Herpetacanthus genus
Herpetacanthus acuminatus, Herpetacanthus macahensis, Herpetacanthus panamensis, Herpetacanthus tetrandrus, Herpetacanthus macrophyllus, Herpetacanthus melancholicus, Herpetacanthus rubiginosus, Herpetacanthus stenophyllus, Herpetacanthus rotundatus, Herpetacanthus longipetiolatus, Herpetacanthus magnobracteolatus, Herpetacanthus neesianus, Herpetacanthus parvispica, Herpetacanthus pauciflorus, Herpetacanthus strongyloides, Herpetacanthus angustatus, Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus, Herpetacanthus delicatus, Herpetacanthus napoensis, Herpetacanthus acaulis, Herpetacanthus longiflorus,
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
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134741-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.