Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
turgidus
ID:
394133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fua ex Hook.f.) Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 211 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393465



Common Names

  • Turgid Phlogacanthus
  • Turgid False Foxglove
  • False Foxglove


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Description

Phlogacanthus turgidus (also called 'Turgid Phlogacanthus' and 'Turgid Phlogacanth', among many other common names) is a small shrub with hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phlogacanthus turgidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phlogacanthus turgidus has yellow flowers with 4-5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlogacanthus turgidus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. For cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phlogacanthus turgidus

Phlogacanthus turgidus is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Phlogacanthus turgidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus turgidus?

Phlogacanthus turgidus

What type of plant is Phlogacanthus turgidus?

It is a shrub

Where is Phlogacanthus turgidus 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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Fua: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fua' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:193331-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.