Anisostachya coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
538090
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 427 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537422
Common Names
- Anisostachya coccinea
- Scarlet Anisostachya
- Coccinea Anisostachya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisostachya coccinea (also called Scarlet Anisostachya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with red stems and leaves, native to South America and found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Anisostachya coccinea is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisostachya coccinea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisostachya coccinea is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Anisostachya coccinea
Anisostachya coccinea is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Madagascar and the Comoros. It is found in montane and submontane forests.
Anisostachya coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisostachya coccinea?
Anisostachya coccinea
What is the common name of Anisostachya coccinea?
Grass
Where is Anisostachya coccinea found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Anisostachya genus
Anisostachya aequiloba, Anisostachya ambositrensis, Anisostachya amoena, Anisostachya andringitrensis, Anisostachya apikyensis, Anisostachya arida, Anisostachya armandii, Anisostachya atrorubra, Anisostachya australis, Anisostachya betsiliensis, Anisostachya betsimisaraka, Anisostachya bivalvis, Anisostachya bojeri, Anisostachya bosseri, Anisostachya brevibracteata, Anisostachya breviloba, Anisostachya capuronii, Anisostachya castellana, Anisostachya coccinea, Anisostachya cognata, Anisostachya colorata, Anisostachya debilis, Anisostachya delphinensis, Anisostachya denticulata, Anisostachya dispersa, Anisostachya elata, Anisostachya elliptica, Anisostachya eromoensis, Anisostachya haplostachya, Anisostachya humbertii, Anisostachya humblotii, Anisostachya incisa, Anisostachya induta, Anisostachya latebracteata, Anisostachya littoralis, Anisostachya maculata, Anisostachya modica, Anisostachya oblonga, Anisostachya parvifolia, Anisostachya paucinervis, Anisostachya perrieri, Anisostachya puberula, Anisostachya pubescens, Anisostachya purpurea, Anisostachya ramosa, Anisostachya reptans, Anisostachya ripicola, Anisostachya rivalis, Anisostachya rosea, Anisostachya sambiranensis,
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,
References
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45287-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.