Species:
chlamydocardioides
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 987 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044330
Common Names
- Tessmanniacanthus
- Chlamydocardioides Tessmanniacanthus
- Chlamydocardioides False Foxglove
Description
Tessmanniacanthus chlamydocardioides (also called Chlamydocardioid Tessmanniacanthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador, where it grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tessmanniacanthus chlamydocardioides is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tessmanniacanthus chlamydocardioides is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Where to Find Tessmanniacanthus chlamydocardioides
Tessmanniacanthus chlamydocardioides is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Tessmanniacanthus 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,