Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
castroi
ID:
394236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 24: 9 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393568



Common Names

  • Castroi False Daisy
  • False Daisy
  • Pseudacanthopale Castroi


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Description

Pseudacanthopale castroi (also called Castro's Pseudacanthopale, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a long stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudacanthopale castroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudacanthopale castroi is a white or yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudacanthopale castroi 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 Pseudacanthopale castroi

Pseudacanthopale castroi is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Pseudacanthopale castroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudacanthopale castroi?

Pseudacanthopale castroi

What are the common names of Pseudacanthopale castroi?

Coral Plant, Coral Creeper, Coral Vine

What is the growth habit of Pseudacanthopale castroi?

It is a woody, evergreen, twining climber

Species in the Pseudacanthopale 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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53179-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.