Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) Nees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 444 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401671
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus calcaratus
- Calcaratus Rhinacanthus
- Spurred Rhinacanthus
Description
Rhinacanthus calcaratus (also called Spurred Rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus calcaratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its showy, bell-shaped flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhinacanthus calcaratus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhinacanthus calcaratus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed, although the latter is not recommended as it is difficult to germinate. It is also possible to propagate by layering.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus calcaratus
Rhincanthus calcaratus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Rhinacanthus calcaratus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rhinacanthus calcaratus?
Rhinacanthus calcaratus is native to tropical Africa.
What is the size of Rhinacanthus calcaratus?
Rhinacanthus calcaratus can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.
What is the flowering period of Rhinacanthus calcaratus?
Rhinacanthus calcaratus flowers from April to August.
Species in the Rhinacanthus genus
Rhinacanthus oblongus,
Rhinacanthus nasutus,
Rhinacanthus obtusifolius,
Rhinacanthus virens,
Rhinacanthus scoparius,
Rhinacanthus polonnaruwensis,
Rhinacanthus pulcher,
Rhinacanthus rotundifolius,
Rhinacanthus selousensis,
Rhinacanthus grandiflorus,
Rhinacanthus kaokoensis,
Rhinacanthus calcaratus,
Rhinacanthus submontanus,
Rhinacanthus mucronatus,
Rhinacanthus flavovirens,
Rhinacanthus dichotomus,
Rhinacanthus gracilis,
Rhinacanthus xerophilus,
Rhinacanthus nasutus,
Rhinacanthus perrieri,
Rhinacanthus humilis,
Rhinacanthus breviflorus,
Rhinacanthus beesianus,
Rhinacanthus angulicaulis,
Rhinacanthus zambesiacus,
Rhinacanthus osmospermus,
Rhinacanthus angolensis,
Rhinacanthus spiciformis,
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,