Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
chalarostachyus
ID:
1306118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Indriunas & Kameyama

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 1007 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318572



Common Names

  • Herpetacanthus
  • Chalarostachyus Herpetacanthus
  • Chalarostachyus


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Description

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus (also called Chalarostachy Herpetacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers partial shade and temperatures between 65-85°F. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus?

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus

What type of plant is Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus?

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus found?

Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus is found in Brazil.

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

Cíntia Kameyama (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kameyama' in the authors string.
Alexandre Indriunas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Indriunas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127586-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.