Spathacanthus magdalenae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magdalenae
ID:
1324256
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cast.-Campos
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 449 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336710
Common Names
- Spathacanthus magdalenae
- Magdalena Spathacanthus
- Magdalena's Spathacanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spathacanthus magdalenae (also called Magdalena Spathacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Spathacanthus magdalenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spathacanthus magdalenae is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Spathacanthus magdalenae is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Spathacanthus magdalenae
Spathacanthus magdalenae is native to Colombia and can be found in the Magdalena Valley.
Spathacanthus magdalenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathacanthus magdalenae?
Spathacanthus magdalenae
What type of plant is Spathacanthus magdalenae?
It is a type of shrub
Where is Spathacanthus magdalenae native to?
It is native to Colombia
Species in the Spathacanthus genus
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
Gonzalo Castillo-Campos (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cast.-Campos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131205-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.