Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
1033942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 97 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033280

Common Names

  • Lepidagathis cuspidata
  • Cuspidate Lepidagathis
  • Cuspidate False Foxglove

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Description

Lepidagathis cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has long, trailing stems with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis cuspidata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lepidagathis cuspidata are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis cuspidata is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Lepidagathis cuspidata

Lepidagathis cuspidata can be found in India.

Species in the Lepidagathis genus

Lepidagathis spinosa, Lepidagathis walkeriana, Lepidagathis spicifer, Lepidagathis backeri, Lepidagathis bandraensis, Lepidagathis barberi, Lepidagathis billardiereana, Lepidagathis ceylainca, Lepidagathis brevispica, Lepidagathis armata, Lepidagathis cambodiana, Lepidagathis cataractae, Lepidagathis alopecuroides, Lepidagathis angustifolia, Lepidagathis anobrya, Lepidagathis appendiculata, Lepidagathis chariensis, Lepidagathis amaranthoides, Lepidagathis dulcis, Lepidagathis epacridea, Lepidagathis eriocephala, Lepidagathis eucephala, Lepidagathis eugeniifolia, Lepidagathis dispar, Lepidagathis fischeri, Lepidagathis staurogynoides, Lepidagathis falcata, Lepidagathis chlorostachya, Lepidagathis cinerea, Lepidagathis clarkei, Lepidagathis clavata, Lepidagathis cristata, Lepidagathis dissimilis, Lepidagathis dahomensis, Lepidagathis collina, Lepidagathis palawanensis, Lepidagathis pallescens, Lepidagathis papuana, Lepidagathis parviflora, Lepidagathis psilantha, Lepidagathis peniculifera, Lepidagathis plantaginea, Lepidagathis pobeguinii, Lepidagathis tenuis, Lepidagathis glandulosa, Lepidagathis thorelii, Lepidagathis thymifolia, Lepidagathis thyrsiflora, Lepidagathis tisserantii, Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,

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,