Suessenguthia cuscoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuscoensis
ID:
1045736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 72: 122 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045074
Common Names
- Suessenguthia cuscoensis
- Cuscoensis Suessenguthia
- Suessenguthia's Cuscoensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Suessenguthia cuscoensis (also called Cusco Suessenguthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Suessenguthia cuscoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Suessenguthia cuscoensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Suessenguthia cuscoensis is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be placed in a potting mix that is kept moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Suessenguthia cuscoensis
Suessenguthia cuscoensis is native to Peru. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with plenty of moisture and sunlight. It is often found in gardens and parks.
Species in the Suessenguthia 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
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.