Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindau) Bremek.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht No. 47, 164 (1938), in obs.; etin Rec. Trav. Bot. Neerl. 1938, xxxv. 164, in obs.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238448
Description
Herpetacanthus rotundatus (also called Round Herpetacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests, disturbed sites, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Herpetacanthus rotundatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herpetacanthus rotundatus has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herpetacanthus rotundatus can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Herpetacanthus rotundatus
Herpetacanthus rotundatus is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Herpetacanthus rotundatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herpetacanthus rotundatus?
Herpetacanthus rotundatus
What is the common name of Herpetacanthus rotundatus?
Herpetacanthus
What is the family of Herpetacanthus rotundatus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Herpetacanthus genus
Herpetacanthus acuminatus,
Herpetacanthus macahensis,
Herpetacanthus panamensis,
Herpetacanthus tetrandrus,
Herpetacanthus macrophyllus,
Herpetacanthus melancholicus,
Herpetacanthus rubiginosus,
Herpetacanthus stenophyllus,
Herpetacanthus rotundatus,
Herpetacanthus longipetiolatus,
Herpetacanthus magnobracteolatus,
Herpetacanthus neesianus,
Herpetacanthus parvispica,
Herpetacanthus pauciflorus,
Herpetacanthus strongyloides,
Herpetacanthus angustatus,
Herpetacanthus chalarostachyus,
Herpetacanthus delicatus,
Herpetacanthus napoensis,
Herpetacanthus acaulis,
Herpetacanthus longiflorus,
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,