Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
amoenus
ID:
1232998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 147 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232336



Common Names

  • Streblacanthus
  • Amoenus
  • Streblacanthus Amoenus


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Description

Streblacanthus amoenus (also called 'Lovely Streblacanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Taiwan and is found in subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Streblacanthus amoenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streblacanthus amoenus is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streblacanthus amoenus is a tropical fern native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Streblacanthus amoenus

Streblacanthus amoenus can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

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What is the natural habitat of Streblacanthus amoenus?

Tropical rainforests

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.