Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
foliosepalus
ID:
1588585

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 64(7): 146 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046872


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Description

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus (also called Foliosepalus Poikilacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Poikilacanthus foliosepalus

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus FAQ

What is the common name of Poikilacanthus foliosepalus?

Foliosepalus Poikilacanthus

What is the scientific name of Foliosepalus Poikilacanthus?

Poikilacanthus foliosepalus

What is the natural habitat of Poikilacanthus foliosepalus?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.