Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ringens
ID:
1042052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br. ex Spreng.

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 828 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041390



Common Names

  • Hygrophila ringens
  • Ringens Hygrophila
  • Ringed Hygrophila


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Description

Hygrophila ringens (also called Ringent Hygrophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hygrophila ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hygrophila ringens var. ringens
Hygrophila ringens sub. longifolium J.Mathew & Kad.V.George
Hygrophila ringens var. longihirsuta (H.S.Lo & D.Fang) Y.F.Deng

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hygrophila ringens is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hygrophila ringens is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Hygrophila ringens

Hygrophila ringens is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.