Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
pulchella
ID:
159319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 211 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158648

Common Names

  • Beautiful Acisanthera
  • Pretty Acisanthera
  • Acisanthera Pulchella

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Description

Acisanthera pulchella (also called Beautiful Acisanthera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acisanthera pulchella is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a purple stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acisanthera pulchella is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Acisanthera pulchella

Acisanthera pulchella can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Acisanthera pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acisanthera pulchella?

Acisanthera pulchella

What is the common name of Acisanthera pulchella?

Pulchella Acisanthera

What type of plant is Acisanthera pulchella?

Shrub

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,