Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caudata
ID:
394038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) B.Hansen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 116: 46 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393370



Common Names

  • Ptyssiglottis caudata
  • Caudata False-Tongue
  • False-Tongue


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Description

Ptyssiglottis caudata (also called Caudate Ptyssiglottis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate leaves and small white or pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptyssiglottis caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptyssiglottis caudata is yellow or white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptyssiglottis caudata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ptyssiglottis caudata

Ptyssiglottis caudata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ptyssiglottis caudata FAQ

What is the common name of Ptyssiglottis caudata?

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What is the natural habitat of Ptyssiglottis caudata?

It is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

What are the uses of Ptyssiglottis caudata?

It is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food plant.

Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus

Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta, Ptyssiglottis subcordata, Ptyssiglottis salicifolia, Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea, Ptyssiglottis pubisepala, Ptyssiglottis pubescens, Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia, Ptyssiglottis picta, Ptyssiglottis peranthera, Ptyssiglottis staminodifera, Ptyssiglottis mucronata, Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala, Ptyssiglottis maxima, Ptyssiglottis longisepala, Ptyssiglottis lanceolata, Ptyssiglottis isophylla, Ptyssiglottis hirsuta, Ptyssiglottis hallieri, Ptyssiglottis glandulifera, Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae, Ptyssiglottis fusca, Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa, Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides, Ptyssiglottis bantamensis, Ptyssiglottis auriculata, Ptyssiglottis granulata, Ptyssiglottis caudata, Ptyssiglottis campanulata, Ptyssiglottis creaghii, Ptyssiglottis chrysea, Ptyssiglottis densiflora, Ptyssiglottis decurrens, Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides, Ptyssiglottis cuprea, Ptyssiglottis undulata, Ptyssiglottis kunthiana, Ptyssiglottis nigrescens, Ptyssiglottis radicans,

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969652-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.