Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard & L.B.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 66: 327 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045073
Common Names
- Sanchezia xantha
- Xantha Sanchezia
- Sanchezia's Xantha
Description
Sanchezia xantha (also called Yellow Sanchezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sanchezia xantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sanchezia xantha has bright pink flowers with yellow centers and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sanchezia xantha is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be placed in a potting mix that is kept moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Sanchezia xantha
Sanchezia xantha is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with plenty of moisture and sunlight. It is often found in gardens and parks.
Species in the Sanchezia genus
Sanchezia parvibracteata,
Sanchezia fosteri,
Sanchezia siraensis,
Sanchezia coleifolia,
Sanchezia filamentosa,
Sanchezia klugii,
Sanchezia loranthifolia,
Sanchezia ovata,
Sanchezia pedicellata,
Sanchezia pulchra,
Sanchezia rhodochroa,
Sanchezia sanmartinensis,
Sanchezia sylvestris,
Sanchezia tigrina,
Sanchezia williamsii,
Sanchezia woytkowskii,
Sanchezia aurantiaca,
Sanchezia aurea,
Sanchezia coccinea,
Sanchezia conferta,
Sanchezia dasia,
Sanchezia ferreyrae,
Sanchezia killipii,
Sanchezia lasia,
Sanchezia lispa,
Sanchezia oblonga,
Sanchezia punicea,
Sanchezia rosea,
Sanchezia rubriflora,
Sanchezia scandens,
Sanchezia sprucei,
Sanchezia tarapotensis,
Sanchezia villosa,
Sanchezia xantha,
Sanchezia longiflora,
Sanchezia sericea,
Sanchezia ecuadorensis,
Sanchezia lampra,
Sanchezia parviflora,
Sanchezia macrocnemis,
Sanchezia wurdackii,
Sanchezia putumayensis,
Sanchezia munita,
Sanchezia thinophila,
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,