Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Anderson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 506 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393481
Common Names
- Parviflorus Phlogacanthus
- Small-flowered Phlogacanthus
- Small-flowered Angel's Trumpet
Description
Phlogacanthus parviflorus (also called 'Small-Flowered Phlogacanthus' and 'Small-Flowered Phlogacanth', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small-flowered inflorescences and hairy leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phlogacanthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phlogacanthus parviflorus has yellow flowers with 4-5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phlogacanthus parviflorus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Phlogacanthus parviflorus
Phlogacanthus parviflorus is native to India and Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Phlogacanthus parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus parviflorus?
Phlogacanthus parviflorus
What type of plant is Phlogacanthus parviflorus?
It is a shrub
Where is Phlogacanthus parviflorus native to?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Phlogacanthus genus
Phlogacanthus cymosus,
Phlogacanthus lambertii,
Phlogacanthus kjellbergii,
Phlogacanthus jenkinsii,
Phlogacanthus insignis,
Phlogacanthus guttatus,
Phlogacanthus grandis,
Phlogacanthus gracilis,
Phlogacanthus gomezii,
Phlogacanthus geoffrayi,
Phlogacanthus elongatus,
Phlogacanthus cornutus,
Phlogacanthus celebicus,
Phlogacanthus brevis,
Phlogacanthus annamensis,
Phlogacanthus albiflorus,
Phlogacanthus fuscus,
Phlogacanthus murtonii,
Phlogacanthus turgidus,
Phlogacanthus tubiflorus,
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis,
Phlogacanthus rectiflorus,
Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus,
Phlogacanthus publiflorus,
Phlogacanthus prostratus,
Phlogacanthus poilanei,
Phlogacanthus pochinii,
Phlogacanthus pedunculatus,
Phlogacanthus pauciflorus,
Phlogacanthus parviflorus,
Phlogacanthus racemosus,
Phlogacanthus paniculatus,
Phlogacanthus pyramidalis,
Phlogacanthus abbreviatus,
Phlogacanthus vitellinus,
Phlogacanthus curviflorus,
Phlogacanthus pubinervius,
Phlogacanthus colaniae,
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis,
Phlogacanthus magnus,
Phlogacanthus datii,
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,