Neriacanthus grandiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorus
ID:
1045170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 121 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044508
Common Names
- Neriacanthus Grandiflorus
- Grandiflorus Neriacanthus
- Grandiflorus Neriacanthus Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neriacanthus grandiflorus (also called Ruellia grandiflora, among many other common names) is a shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neriacanthus grandiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neriacanthus grandiflorus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neuracanthus grandiflorus is a tropical perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Neriacanthus grandiflorus
Neriacanthus grandiflorus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Neriacanthus 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
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.