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
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.
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 Acisanthera genus
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,
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,