Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hispida
ID:
1245374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) T.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 32 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244712

Common Names

  • Lankesteria hispida
  • Hairy Lankesteria
  • Hairy False Acanthus

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Description

Lankesteria hispida (also called Bristly Lankesteria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesteria hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lankesteria hispida has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesteria hispida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.

Where to Find Lankesteria hispida

Lankesteria hispida is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Lankesteria hispida FAQ

What are the common names of Lankesteria hispida?

African Daisy, African Daisy Bush

What is the growth habit of Lankesteria hispida?

It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the best soil type for Lankesteria hispida?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.