Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pictus
ID:
380563

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 149 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379895



Common Names

  • Neuracanthus pictus
  • NeuracanthusPictus
  • Neuracanthus Pictus


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Description

Neuracanthus pictus (also called African Clubrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in tufts and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in wetland habitats and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Neuracanthus pictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neuracanthus pictus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neuracanthus pictus is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found growing in moist, shady areas and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Neuracanthus pictus

Neuracanthus pictus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Neuracanthus pictus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neuracanthus pictus?

Neuracanthus pictus

What is the common name of Neuracanthus pictus?

Pictus Neuracanthus

Where is Neuracanthus pictus found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934512-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.