Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
anthospermifolius
ID:
1045079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer ex Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 510 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044417



Common Names

  • Lasiocladus anthospermifolius
  • Anthospermifolius Lasiocladus
  • Anthospermifolius Fern


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Description

Lasiocladus anthospermifolius (also called Anthospermifolius Lasiocladus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white-purple flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiocladus anthospermifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lasiocladus anthospermifolius var. humbertii (Benoist) Benoist
Lasiocladus anthospermifolius var. linearifolius (Benoist) Benoist
Lasiocladus anthospermifolius var. mollis (Benoist) Benoist
Lasiocladus anthospermifolius var. anthospermifolius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiocladus anthospermifolius is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiocladus anthospermifolius is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Lasiocladus anthospermifolius

Lasiocladus anthospermifolius can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.