Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
361566

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 328 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360898



Common Names

  • Bicolor Linariantha
  • Bicolor Daisy
  • Bicolor Wandflower


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Description

Linariantha bicolor (also called Two-colored Linariantha, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Linariantha bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linariantha bicolor is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linariantha bicolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Linariantha bicolor

Linariantha bicolor is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.

Linariantha bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linariantha bicolor?

Linariantha bicolor

What is the common name of Linariantha bicolor?

Bicolor Linariantha

What is the natural habitat of Linariantha bicolor?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Linariantha genus

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Rosemary Margaret Smith (1933-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52192-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.