Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aithocheilum
ID:
476113

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Barker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 13: 88 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475445



Common Names

  • Peplidium Aithocheilum
  • Aithochilus Peplidium
  • Aithochilus Peplidium Plant


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Description

Peplidium aithocheilum (also called Aithocheilum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has opposite leaves and white flowers with yellow-orange centers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peplidium aithocheilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peplidium aithocheilum is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peplidium aithocheilum is a perennial herb that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Peplidium aithocheilum

Peplidium aithocheilum is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Peplidium aithocheilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peplidium aithocheilum?

Peplidium aithocheilum

What is the natural habitat of Peplidium aithocheilum?

Peplidium aithocheilum is found in the western United States.

What is the size of Peplidium aithocheilum?

Peplidium aithocheilum typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm.

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

William Robert Barker (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940642-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].