Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Australas. J. Pharm. 2: 85 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433739
Common Names
- Spiraeanthemum davidsonii
- Davidson's Spiraeanthemum
- Spiraeanthemum Sp. 'Davidsonii'
Synonyms
- Acsmithia davidsonii (F.Muell.) Hoogland [unknown]
Description
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii (also called 'Davidson's Spiraeanthemum', 'Davidson's Acanthus' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has also been used as a food source and for its oil-producing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish-red lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Spiraeanthemum davidsonii
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiraeanthemum davidsonii?
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii
What is the common name of Spiraeanthemum davidsonii?
Davidsonii Spiraeanthemum
What type of plant is Spiraeanthemum davidsonii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Spiraeanthemum genus
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii,
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum,
Spiraeanthemum integrifolium,
Spiraeanthemum peduncularum,
Spiraeanthemum bougainvillense,
Spiraeanthemum reticulatum,
Spiraeanthemum serratum,
Spiraeanthemum parvifolium,
Spiraeanthemum katakata,
Spiraeanthemum graeffei,
Spiraeanthemum samoense,
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi,
Spiraeanthemum collinum,
Spiraeanthemum meridionale,
Spiraeanthemum densiflorum,
Spiraeanthemum pubescens,
Spiraeanthemum ellipticum,
Spiraeanthemum pedunculatum,
Spiraeanthemum brongniartianum,
Spiraeanthemum vitiense,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,