Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
1045663

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8(2): 214. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045001



Common Names

  • Pulchranthus Surinamensis
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush
  • Surinam Spurflower


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Description

Pulchranthus surinamensis (also called Surinamensis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pulchranthus surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulchranthus surinamensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a purple throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulchranthus surinamensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pulchranthus surinamensis

Pulchranthus surinamensis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

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.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' 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.