Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 239 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506264
Common Names
- Acanthus kulalensis
- Kulal Bear's Breech
- Kulal Bear's-breech
Description
Acanthus kulalensis (also called Kulal Bear's Breech, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with large, lobed leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthus kulalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthus kulalensis is a small, yellow, spherical flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthus kulalensis is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Acanthus kulalensis
Acanthus kulalensis is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Acanthus kulalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthus kulalensis?
Acanthus kulalensis
What is the natural habitat of Acanthus kulalensis?
Dry grasslands
What are the blooming season of Acanthus kulalensis?
Summer
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,