Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 481 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393456
Common Names
- Large-Spiked Poikilacanthus
- Large-Spiked False Foxglove
- False Foxglove
Synonyms
- Poikilacanthus setiferus Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Poikilacanthus macranthus (also called Large-flowered poikilacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub, growing in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Poikilacanthus macranthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poikilacanthus macranthus has yellow flowers with 4-5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poikilacanthus macranthus is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the root system.
Where to Find Poikilacanthus macranthus
Poikilacanthus macranthus is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Poikilacanthus macranthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poikilacanthus macranthus?
Poikilacanthus macranthus
What is the common name of Poikilacanthus macranthus?
Large-flowered poikilacanthus
What is the native range of Poikilacanthus macranthus?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Poikilacanthus genus
Poikilacanthus bahiensis,
Poikilacanthus novogalicianus,
Poikilacanthus moritzianus,
Poikilacanthus macranthus,
Poikilacanthus humilis,
Poikilacanthus glandulosus,
Poikilacanthus skutchii,
Poikilacanthus capitatus,
Poikilacanthus pansamalanus,
Poikilacanthus harlingii,
Poikilacanthus tweedieanus,
Poikilacanthus pochutlensis,
Poikilacanthus foliosepalus,
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,