Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
microdontus
ID:
1409421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Y.F.Deng, N.H.Xia & H.Peng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity 38(6): 320. 2016 [19 Dec 2016]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421886



Common Names

  • Microdontus Wuacanthus
  • Microdontus Wuacanthus Tree
  • Microdontus Wuacanthus Wood


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Description

Wuacanthus microdontus (also called Microdontus Wuacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an herbaceous perennial plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wuacanthus microdontus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wuacanthus microdontus has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are oval-shaped with a hairy stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wuacanthus microdontus is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Wuacanthus microdontus

Wuacanthus microdontus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Wuacanthus microdontus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wuacanthus microdontus?

Wuacanthus microdontus

What is the common name of Wuacanthus microdontus?

Microdontus's Wuacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Wuacanthus microdontus?

Dry deciduous forests

Species in the Wuacanthus 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,

References

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Hua Peng (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Peng' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165312-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.