Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pallida
ID:
1045898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard & Gentry

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 324 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045236



Common Names

  • Holographis pallida
  • Pale Holographis
  • Pale Wild Petunia


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Description

Holographis pallida (also called False Medusa's Head, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to Tanzania. It has thick, fleshy, oblong leaves that are green in color and have a velvety texture. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Holographis pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holographis pallida has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holographis pallida is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires little care and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Holographis pallida

Holographis pallida is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.