Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
1045196

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 6(3): 288. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044534

Common Names

  • Mexacanthus mcvaughii
  • Mexacanthus
  • Mcvaughii

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Description

Mexacanthus mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's Mexacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mexacanthus mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mexacanthus mcvaughii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mexacanthus mcvaughii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Mexacanthus mcvaughii

Mexacanthus mcvaughii is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Mexacanthus genus

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 Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.