Acanthopsis nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
1408545
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Steyn
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 324: 111 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421009
Common Names
- Acanthopsis
- Nitida
- Acanthopsis Nitida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthopsis nitida (also called Shiny acanthopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthopsis nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthopsis nitida has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthopsis nitida is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.
Where to Find Acanthopsis nitida
Acanthopsis nitida can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Acanthopsis nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthopsis nitida?
Acanthopsis nitida
What type of plant is Acanthopsis nitida?
Acanthopsis nitida is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Acanthopsis nitida found?
Acanthopsis nitida is found in South Africa.
Species in the Acanthopsis genus
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,
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
Hester M. Steyn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Steyn' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.