Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capitatus
ID:
1045572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leonard) Ramamoorthy

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14(2): 151. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044910



Common Names

  • Poikilacanthus capitatus
  • Capitatus
  • Capitatus Plant


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Description

Poikilacanthus capitatus (also called Purple Poikilacanthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has ovate leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in dry forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilacanthus capitatus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poikilacanthus capitatus has small white flowers with yellow centers and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilacanthus capitatus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up and grown on.

Where to Find Poikilacanthus capitatus

Poikilacanthus capitatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Thennilapuram Parasuraman Ramamoorthy (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramamoorthy' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.