Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Voy. Méroé 1: 2 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513873
Common Names
- Many-Spike Acanthus
- Many-Spiked Acanthus
- Many-Spiked Bear's Breeches
Synonyms
- Zonablephis polystachius (Delile) Raf. [unknown]
Description
Acanthus polystachyus (also called Many-spiked Bear's-breech, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist and shady places, in forests, along streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthus polystachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthus polystachyus is white and pink in colour, with a large, showy bract. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthus polystachyus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or from seed sown in the fall. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the spring.
Where to Find Acanthus polystachyus
Acanthus polystachyus can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Acanthus polystachyus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthus polystachyus?
Acanthus polystachyus
Where does Acanthus polystachyus grow?
Acanthus polystachyus is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Acanthus polystachyus prefer?
Acanthus polystachyus prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
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,