Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Atti Reale Accad. Italia, Mem. Cl. Sci. Fis. 11: 50 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513883
Common Names
- Senn's Acanthus
- Senn's Bear's Breeches
- Senn's Thistle
Description
Acanthus sennii (also called Senn's Bear's Breeches, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its large, glossy, dark green leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthus sennii is a flowering plant that is often used in landscaping and garden design. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, which can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It can also be used as a ground cover or as an accent plant in a container garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthus sennii 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 sennii 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 sennii
Acanthus sennii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Acanthus sennii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthus sennii?
Acanthus sennii
What is the common name of Acanthus sennii?
Sennii Acanthus
What is the natural habitat of Acanthus sennii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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,