Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dahomensis
ID:
361714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8: 190 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361046

Common Names

  • Lepidagathis Dahomensis
  • Dahomey Lepidagathis
  • Dahomey Lepidagathis-bush

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Description

Lepidagathis dahomensis (also called 'Dahomey Conehead', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that is usually erect, growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia and is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis dahomensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis dahomensis is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Lepidagathis dahomensis

Lepidagathis dahomensis can be found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Lepidagathis dahomensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis dahomensis?

Lepidagathis dahomensis

What type of plant is Lepidagathis dahomensis?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Lepidagathis dahomensis?

Tropical forests

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,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51987-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.