Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 343 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537182
Common Names
- Tulensis Anisacanthus
- Tulensis Bushvine
- Tulensis Flamebush
Description
Anisacanthus tulensis (also called Tulensis flamebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It grows up to 4 m tall and has bright red flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Anisacanthus tulensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisacanthus tulensis is a tubular shape with five petals, yellow in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisacanthus tulensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anisacanthus tulensis
Anisacanthus tulensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, as well as in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Anisacanthus tulensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisacanthus tulensis?
Anisacanthus tulensis
What is the common name of Anisacanthus tulensis?
Tula anisacanthus
What is the natural habitat of Anisacanthus tulensis?
Anisacanthus tulensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Anisacanthus genus
Anisacanthus andersonii,
Anisacanthus brasiliensis,
Anisacanthus linearis,
Anisacanthus nicaraguensis,
Anisacanthus pohlii,
Anisacanthus puberulus,
Anisacanthus pumilus,
Anisacanthus quadrifidus,
Anisacanthus tetracaulis,
Anisacanthus thurberi,
Anisacanthus trilobus,
Anisacanthus tulensis,
Anisacanthus insignis,
Anisacanthus gracewoodiae,
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,