Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Meeuse
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 410 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044678
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus xerophilus
- Xerophilic Rhinacanthus
- Xerophilic False Acanthus
Description
Rhinacanthus xerophilus (also called Xerophilus rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus xerophilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhinacanthus xerophilus is yellow with a dark center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhinacanthus xerophilus is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus xerophilus
Rhinacanthus xerophilus is native to India and Sri Lanka.
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,