Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pueblensis
ID:
724947

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 155 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724280

Common Names

  • Holographis pueblensis
  • Pueblo Holographis
  • Pueblo False Holographis

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Description

Holographis pueblensis (also called 'Puebla Holographis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to the temperate regions of Mexico and is found in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands and grasslands. It prefers full sun and can tolerate both partial shade and full shade.

Uses & Benefits

Holographis pueblensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holographis pueblensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holographis pueblensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Holographis pueblensis

Holographis pueblensis is native to Mexico.

Holographis pueblensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holographis pueblensis?

Holographis pueblensis

What is the common name of Holographis pueblensis?

Puebla Holographis

What is the natural habitat of Holographis pueblensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

References

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.