Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congestus
ID:
1250724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindau) V.M.Baum, Reveal & Nowicke

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8(2): 219. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250062



Common Names

  • Pulchranthus congestus
  • Pulchranthus
  • Congestus


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Description

Pulchranthus congestus (also called 'Fairybells', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 40 cm tall. It has ovate leaves with a velvety texture and produces white flowers with yellow anthers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pulchranthus congestus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulchranthus congestus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulchranthus congestus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is the most reliable. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pulchranthus congestus

Pulchranthus congestus is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

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Scrophulariaceae

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

James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Joan W. Nowicke (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nowicke' in the authors string.
Vicki M. Baum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Baum' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.