Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 75 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513823
Common Names
- Ebracteatus Acanthus
- Bractless Acanthus
- Bractless Acanthus
Description
Acanthus ebracteatus (also called Ebracteate Bear's Breech, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa and the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthus ebracteatus is a plant that has been used for centuries as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acanthus ebracteatus sub. ebracteatus
Acanthus ebracteatus sub. ebarbatus R.M.Barker
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthus ebracteatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthus ebracteatus is a perennial, evergreen plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acanthus ebracteatus
Acanthus ebracteatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Acanthus ebracteatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthus ebracteatus?
Acanthus ebracteatus
What is the common name of Acanthus ebracteatus?
Bracted Bear's Breech
What is the native range of Acanthus ebracteatus?
Eastern Mediterranean
Species in the Acanthus genus
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,
Acanthus leucostachyus,
Acanthus longibracteatus,
Acanthus mayaccanus,
Acanthus mollis,
Acanthus montanus,
Acanthus polystachyus,
Acanthus sennii,
Acanthus seretii,
Acanthus spinosus,
Acanthus ueleensis,
Acanthus villaeanus,
Acanthus volubilis,
Acanthus albus,
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,