Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
albonervosus
ID:
1220546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosok.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 23: 95 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219884

Common Names

  • Kudoacanthus albonervosus
  • White-veined Kudoacanthus
  • White-veined Kudoacanthus Plant

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Description

Kudoacanthus albonervosus (also called White-Veined Kudoacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical and warm-temperate forests. It has an upright, oval-shaped crown, and its bark is grayish-brown and smooth. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Kudoacanthus albonervosus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kudoacanthus albonervosus has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kudoacanthus albonervosus is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Kudoacanthus albonervosus

Kudoacanthus albonervosus is native to China.

Species in the Kudoacanthus 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,

References

Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.