Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Bremek.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 256 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393098
Common Names
- Pauper Phialacanthus
- Pauper's Phialacanthus
- Pauper Phialacanthus
Description
Phialacanthus pauper (also called poor phialacanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phialacanthus pauper is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phialacanthus pauper 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phialacanthus pauper is a succulent that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered sparingly. The plant can be pruned to encourage new growth and should be fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Phialacanthus pauper
Phialacanthus pauper is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phialacanthus pauper FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phialacanthus pauper?
Phialacanthus pauper
What is the common name of Phialacanthus pauper?
Pauper's Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Phialacanthus pauper?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Phialacanthus 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,