Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubiginosus
ID:
1044571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 9: 94 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043909



Common Names

  • Herpetacanthus rubiginosus
  • Rubiginosus Herpetacanthus
  • Rubiginosus Snakeherb


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Description

Herpetacanthus rubiginosus (also called Rusty Herpetacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a small, shrubby plant with a short, erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Herpetacanthus rubiginosus is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herpetacanthus rubiginosus has small, yellow-green flowers, with the seed capsules being brown and oval-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herpetacanthus rubiginosus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Herpetacanthus rubiginosus

Herpetacanthus rubiginosus is native to Mexico and Central America.

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,