Rhinacanthus pulcher - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcher
ID:
402297
Status:
valid
Authors:
Milne-Redh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 283 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401629
Common Names
- Beautiful Thornapple
- Rhinacanthus Pulcher
- Beautiful Prickly-nut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinacanthus pulcher (also called Beautiful Rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus pulcher is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its showy, bell-shaped flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhinacanthus pulcher has white or pink flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhinacanthus pulcher is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus pulcher
Rhinacanthus pulcher can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Rhinacanthus pulcher FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinacanthus pulcher?
Rhinacanthus pulcher
What type of plant is Rhinacanthus pulcher?
Herb
Where is Rhinacanthus pulcher native to?
South America
Species in the Rhinacanthus genus
Rhinacanthus oblongus, Rhinacanthus nasutus, Rhinacanthus obtusifolius, Rhinacanthus virens, Rhinacanthus scoparius, Rhinacanthus polonnaruwensis, Rhinacanthus pulcher, Rhinacanthus rotundifolius, Rhinacanthus selousensis, Rhinacanthus grandiflorus, Rhinacanthus kaokoensis, Rhinacanthus calcaratus, Rhinacanthus submontanus, Rhinacanthus mucronatus, Rhinacanthus flavovirens, Rhinacanthus dichotomus, Rhinacanthus gracilis, Rhinacanthus xerophilus, Rhinacanthus nasutus, Rhinacanthus perrieri, Rhinacanthus humilis, Rhinacanthus breviflorus, Rhinacanthus beesianus, Rhinacanthus angulicaulis, Rhinacanthus zambesiacus, Rhinacanthus osmospermus, Rhinacanthus angolensis, Rhinacanthus spiciformis,
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
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53563-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.