Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
skutchii
ID:
1044781

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.N.Gibson

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(6): 75 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044119

Common Names

  • Poikilacanthus skutchii
  • Skutch's Poikilacanthus
  • Skutch Poikilacanthus

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Description

Poikilacanthus skutchii (also called 'Skutch's Poikilacanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with bright red bracts and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilacanthus skutchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poikilacanthus skutchii is a tubular shape with five petals, usually white or pink in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilacanthus skutchii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Poikilacanthus skutchii

Poikilacanthus skutchii can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South 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

Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.