Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
coccinea
ID:
1235433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 1 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234771



Common Names

  • Pranceacanthus coccinea
  • Coccinea Pranceacanthus
  • Coccinea Prancea


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Description

Pranceacanthus coccinea (also called Scarlet Pranceacanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, bright red flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Pranceacanthus coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pranceacanthus coccinea has red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pranceacanthus coccinea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Cut back in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Pranceacanthus coccinea

Pranceacanthus coccinea can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Pranceacanthus coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pranceacanthus coccinea?

Pranceacanthus coccinea

What is the common name of Pranceacanthus coccinea?

Coccineus Pranceacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Pranceacanthus coccinea?

It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia

Species in the Pranceacanthus 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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.