Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 14 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045506
Common Names
- Sphacanthus Humbertii
- Humbertii Sphacanthus
- Sphacanthus Humberti
Uses & Benefits
Sphacanthus humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphacanthus humbertii has a single flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphacanthus humbertii is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sphacanthus humbertii
Sphacanthus humbertii is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Sphacanthus 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,