Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
breviceps
ID:
638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benoist) Callm. & Phillipson

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Candollea 70: 254 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315092

Common Names

  • Acanthopale breviceps
  • Breviceps Acanthopale
  • Breviceps Short-headed

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Description

Acanthopale breviceps (also called Short-headed acanthopale, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthopaleae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthopale breviceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acanthopale breviceps are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthopale breviceps is a succulent shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acanthopale breviceps

Acanthopale breviceps is found in Madagascar.

Acanthopale breviceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthopale breviceps?

Acanthopale breviceps

What is the common name of Acanthopale breviceps?

Short-stemmed Acanthopale

What is the natural habitat of Acanthopale breviceps?

Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern Cape

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

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153331-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.