Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 57 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393455
Common Names
- Moritzian Poikilacanthus
- Moritzian False Foxglove
- False Foxglove
Description
Poikilacanthus moritzianus (also called Moritz poikilacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub, growing in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Poikilacanthus moritzianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poikilacanthus moritzianus 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
Poikilacanthus moritzianus is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the root system.
Where to Find Poikilacanthus moritzianus
Poikilacanthus moritzianus is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Poikilacanthus moritzianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poikilacanthus moritzianus?
Poikilacanthus moritzianus
What is the common name of Poikilacanthus moritzianus?
Moritzian poikilacanthus
What is the native range of Poikilacanthus moritzianus?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Poikilacanthus genus
Poikilacanthus bahiensis,
Poikilacanthus novogalicianus,
Poikilacanthus moritzianus,
Poikilacanthus macranthus,
Poikilacanthus humilis,
Poikilacanthus glandulosus,
Poikilacanthus skutchii,
Poikilacanthus capitatus,
Poikilacanthus pansamalanus,
Poikilacanthus harlingii,
Poikilacanthus tweedieanus,
Poikilacanthus pochutlensis,
Poikilacanthus foliosepalus,
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,