Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) Lindau
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 321 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038880
Common Names
- Xantheranthemum igneum
- Xantheranthemum Igneum
- Xantheranthemum Igneum Plant
Description
Xantheranthemum igneum (also called Strobilanthes aspera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in wet, shady places. It is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Uses & Benefits
Xantheranthemum igneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xantheranthemum igneum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xantheranthemum igneum is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Seychelles Islands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. The pot should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Xantheranthemum igneum
Xantheranthemum igneum can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Xantheranthemum 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,