Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benoist) Callm. & Phillipson
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Candollea 70: 255 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315095
Common Names
- Acanthopale perrieri
- Perrieri Acanthopale
- Perrieri Perrier's
Description
Acanthopale perrieri (also called Madagascar star-vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a woody climber with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthopale perrieri 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
Acanthopale perrieri has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthopale perrieri 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 perrieri
Acanthopale perrieri is found in Madagascar.
Acanthopale perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthopale perrieri?
Acanthopale perrieri
What is the common name of Acanthopale perrieri?
Perrier's Acanthopale
What is the natural habitat of Acanthopale perrieri?
Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern Cape
Species in the Acanthopale genus
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
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,