Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
humilis
ID:
1248436

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Lo

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 598 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247774



Common Names

  • Rostellularia humilis
  • Humilis Rostellularia
  • Rostellularia Humilis


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Description

Rostellularia humilis (also called Humilis Rostellularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rostellularia humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rostellularia humilis has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rostellularia humilis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Rostellularia humilis

Rostellularia humilis is found in India and Southeast Asia.

Rostellularia humilis FAQ

What are the common names of Rostellularia humilis?

Rostellularia humilis is commonly known as Low Rostellularia.

What is the natural habitat of Rostellularia humilis?

Rostellularia humilis is native to Yunnan Province in China.

What are the care requirements of Rostellularia humilis?

Rostellularia humilis requires bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

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

Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53720-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.