Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubra
ID:
536696

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7: 94 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536028



Common Names

  • Red Anetanthus
  • Red Anethanthus
  • Red Anethum


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Description

Anetanthus rubra (also called Red Anetanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, red flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anetanthus rubra is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which are used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anetanthus rubra is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anetanthus rubra is a perennial plant that grows from rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed.

Where to Find Anetanthus rubra

Anetanthus rubra can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Anetanthus rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anetanthus rubra?

Anetanthus rubra

What is the common name of Anetanthus rubra?

Red anetanthus

What is the natural habitat of Anetanthus rubra?

Woodland and shady areas

Species in the Anetanthus genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2638920: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.