Salpinctium natalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalense
ID:
434313
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) T.J.Edwards
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 10 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433645
Common Names
- Salpinctium Natalense
- Salpinctium 'Natalense'
- Salpinctium 'Natal'
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salpinctium natalense (also called Natal Salpinctium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Salpinctium natalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salpinctium natalense is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Salpinctium natalense is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Salpinctium natalense
Salpinctium natalense can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Peru.
Salpinctium natalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salpinctium natalense?
Salpinctium natalense
What type of plant is Salpinctium natalense?
It is a perennial herb.
Where does Salpinctium natalense grow?
It is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Salpinctium genus
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Trevor J. Edwards (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Edwards' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946577-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.