Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pedalis
ID:
1045935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bidgood & Brummitt

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 29 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045273



Common Names

  • Neuracanthus pedalis
  • Pedalis Neuracanthus
  • Foot-like Neuracanthus


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Description

Neuracanthus pedalis (also called Pedal Neuracanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It grows in dry and moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neuracanthus pedalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neuracanthus pedalis are white or yellow and have a tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Neuracanthus pedalis

Neuracanthus pedalis is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Neuracanthus genus

Neuracanthus cladanthacanthus, Neuracanthus ovalifolius, Neuracanthus aculeatus, Neuracanthus neesianus, Neuracanthus migiurtinus, Neuracanthus matsabdianus, Neuracanthus capitatus, Neuracanthus keniensis, Neuracanthus grandiflorus, Neuracanthus gracilior, Neuracanthus decorus, Neuracanthus lindaui, Neuracanthus niveus, Neuracanthus scaber, Neuracanthus tephrophyllus, Neuracanthus subuninervis, Neuracanthus sphaerostachys, Neuracanthus robecchii, Neuracanthus polyacanthus, Neuracanthus pictus, Neuracanthus spinosus, Neuracanthus ukambensis, Neuracanthus tetragonostachyus, Neuracanthus madagascariensis, Neuracanthus brachystachyus, Neuracanthus leandrii, Neuracanthus richardianus, Neuracanthus africanus, Neuracanthus argyrophyllus, Neuracanthus pedalis, Neuracanthus mahajangensis, Neuracanthus umbraticus,

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

Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Sally Bidgood (1948-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bidgood' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.