Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
721509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindau) Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 47: 164 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720842



Common Names

  • Acuminate Herpetacanthus
  • Acuminate Snakeweed
  • Herpetacanthus Acuminatus


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Description

Herpetacanthus acuminatus (also called 'Acuminate Herpetacanthus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Herpetacanthus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herpetacanthus acuminatus has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herpetacanthus acuminatus 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.

Where to Find Herpetacanthus acuminatus

Herpetacanthus acuminatus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Herpetacanthus acuminatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herpetacanthus acuminatus?

Herpetacanthus acuminatus

What type of plant is Herpetacanthus acuminatus?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Herpetacanthus acuminatus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120741-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.