Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 11 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516526
Common Names
- Pungens Achyrocalyx
- Pungens Chaff Flower
- Pungens Chaff-Flower
Description
Achyrocalyx pungens (also called Spiny Achyrocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and bright purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocalyx pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyrocalyx pungens has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocalyx pungens can be propagated by division or by seed. For cultivation, it prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in clumps and can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Achyrocalyx pungens
Achyrocalyx pungens is native to the islands of the South Pacific, including New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa.
Achyrocalyx pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocalyx pungens?
Achyrocalyx pungens
What is the common name of Achyrocalyx pungens?
Pungent Achene
Where can Achyrocalyx pungens be found?
It is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Achyrocalyx 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,