Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pagodiformis
ID:
1408546

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Steyn

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 66: 145. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421010

Common Names

  • Acanthopsis
  • Pagodiformis
  • Acanthopsis Pagodiformis

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Description

Acanthopsis pagodiformis (also called Pagoda-shaped 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 pagodiformis 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 pagodiformis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthopsis pagodiformis 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 pagodiformis

Acanthopsis pagodiformis can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Acanthopsis pagodiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthopsis pagodiformis?

Acanthopsis pagodiformis

What type of plant is Acanthopsis pagodiformis?

Acanthopsis pagodiformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Acanthopsis pagodiformis found?

Acanthopsis pagodiformis is found in South Africa.

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.