Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
radicans
ID:
394223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Wassh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guianas , ser. A, 23(156): 105 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393555



Common Names

  • Polylychnis radicans
  • Radicans Polylychnis
  • Polylychnis


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Description

Polylychnis radicans (also called 'Climbing Copperleaf', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has oval-shaped leaves that are copper-colored and small, white flowers. It typically grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Polylychnis radicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polylychnis radicans is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polylychnis radicans is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a light, well-drained potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as reliable as cuttings.

Where to Find Polylychnis radicans

Polylychnis radicans is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Polylychnis radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polylychnis radicans?

Polylychnis radicans

What is the common name of Polylychnis radicans?

Red-spotted Lychnis

Where is Polylychnis radicans native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Polylychnis genus

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073659-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.