Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rosea
ID:
1045712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 99: 178 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045050

Common Names

  • Pachystachys rosea
  • Rosa Pachystachys
  • Pink Pachystachys

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Description

Pachystachys rosea (also called 'Rose Pachystachys', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystachys rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachystachys rosea is a white or pinkish color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystachys rosea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pachystachys rosea

Pachystachys rosea is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with plenty of moisture and sunlight. It is often found in gardens and parks.

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.