Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
laoticus
ID:
1521513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & K.S.Nguyen

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 21(2): 102. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008146



Common Names

  • Laoticus Xylacanthus
  • Xylacanthus Laoticus
  • Xylacanthus de Laoticus


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Description

Xylacanthus laoticus (also called Laotian Xylacanthus, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant with a single, unbranched stem and two-lobed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xylacanthus laoticus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylacanthus laoticus is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, yellow-green spore. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylacanthus laoticus is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Xylacanthus laoticus

Xylacanthus laoticus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, primarily in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Xylacanthus laoticus FAQ

What type of plant is Xylacanthus laoticus?

Xylacanthus laoticus is a type of shrub.

What is the scientific classification of Xylacanthus laoticus?

Xylacanthus laoticus belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, and the order Malpighiales.

What are the common names of Xylacanthus laoticus?

Xylacanthus laoticus is commonly known as Laotian xylacanthus.

Species in the Xylacanthus 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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.