Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
379338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn. ex Meisn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Pl. Vasc. Gen. 2: 115 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378670

Common Names

  • Ceylanica Acranthera
  • Ceylanica Acranthera
  • Ceylanica Acranthera

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Synonyms

  • Acranthera zeylanica Arn. [valid]

Description

Acranthera ceylanica (also called Ceylon Acranthera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Sri Lanka and is found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a stem diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera ceylanica has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera ceylanica is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acranthera ceylanica

Acranthera ceylanica is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the understory of the forest, near rivers and streams.

Acranthera ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera ceylanica?

Acranthera ceylanica

What is the common name of Acranthera ceylanica?

Ceylon Acranthera

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera ceylanica?

Grasslands and scrublands of southern South America

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2378: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.