Herpetacanthus stenophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophyllus
ID:
1045822
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gómez-Laur. & Grayum
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 15 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045160
Common Names
- Herpetacanthus Stenophyllus
- Stenophyllus Herpetacanthus
- Herpetacanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herpetacanthus stenophyllus (also called 'Narrow-leaved Herpetacanthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Herpetacanthus stenophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herpetacanthus stenophyllus has white flowers with yellow centers and a long, slender seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herpetacanthus stenophyllus is a perennial shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best propagated through cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings become established.
Where to Find Herpetacanthus stenophyllus
Herpetacanthus stenophyllus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
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
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
Jorge Gómez-Laurito (1959-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Laur.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.