Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
velutina
ID:
1334525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bull) A.L.A.Côrtes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 526 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346979

Common Names

  • Pachystachys Velutina
  • Shrimp Plant
  • Lollipop Plant

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Uses & Benefits

Pachystachys velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachystachys velutina has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystachys velutina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the summer months and should be fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Pachystachys velutina

Pachystachys velutina is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Pachystachys velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystachys velutina?

Pachystachys velutina

What is the common name of Pachystachys velutina?

Velvet Pachystachys

What is the natural habitat of Pachystachys velutina?

Mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests

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

William Bull (1828-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bull' in the authors string.
Ana Luiza A. Côrtes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.A.Côrtes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158463-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.