Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
racemosus
ID:
394151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 20: 76 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393483



Common Names

  • Racemosus Phlogacanthus
  • Racemose Phlogacanthus
  • Racemose Angel's Trumpet


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Description

Phlogacanthus racemosus (also called 'Racemose Phlogacanthus' and 'Racemose Phlogacanth', among many other common names) is a small shrub with racemose-shaped flowers 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 racemosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlogacanthus racemosus is a large, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlogacanthus racemosus 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 racemosus

Phlogacanthus racemosus is native to India and Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Phlogacanthus racemosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus racemosus?

Phlogacanthus racemosus

What type of plant is Phlogacanthus racemosus?

It is a shrub

Where is Phlogacanthus racemosus 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,

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