Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lutea
ID:
393869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 320 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393201



Common Names

  • Yellow Pachystachys
  • Yellow Bush
  • Yellow Flower


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Description

Pachystachys lutea (also called 'Yellow Pachystachys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystachys lutea is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachystachys lutea is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystachys lutea is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or division of the root system.

Where to Find Pachystachys lutea

Pachystachys lutea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina and Brazil.

Pachystachys lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystachys lutea?

Pachystachys lutea

What is the common name of Pachystachys lutea?

Luteous Pachystachys

What is the natural habitat of Pachystachys lutea?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

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,