Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
coccinea
ID:
434298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 71: t. 4158 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433630



Common Names

  • Salpixantha coccinea
  • Salpixantha coccinea
  • Salpixantha coccinea


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Description

Salpixantha coccinea (also called Scarlet Salpixantha, 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

Salpixantha coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is known for its ability to absorb toxins from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salpixantha coccinea has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpixantha coccinea is a small, stemless aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. It is easy to propagate by cuttings, and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, and will grow best in a medium to high light intensity. It can be propagated by cuttings, and is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate.

Where to Find Salpixantha coccinea

Salpixantha coccinea is native to tropical Africa.

Salpixantha coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salpixantha coccinea?

Salpixantha coccinea

What is the growth rate of Salpixantha coccinea?

Salpixantha coccinea has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal water temperature for Salpixantha coccinea?

The ideal water temperature for Salpixantha coccinea is between 72-82°F (22-28°C).

Species in the Salpixantha 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,

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