Phaulopsis aequivoca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequivoca
ID:
393796
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mankt.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 31(2): 107 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393128
Common Names
- Equivocal Phaulopsis
- Equivocal Phaulopsis Tree
- Equivocal Phaulopsis Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaulopsis aequivoca (also called 'Equivocal Lace-flower' and 'Equivocal Lace Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phaulopsis aequivoca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phaulopsis aequivoca are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaulopsis aequivoca is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and will tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Phaulopsis aequivoca
Phaulopsis aequivoca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phaulopsis aequivoca FAQ
What are the common names of Phaulopsis aequivoca?
Equivocal Phaulopsis
What is the native range of Phaulopsis aequivoca?
India
What type of soil does Phaulopsis aequivoca prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Phaulopsis genus
Phaulopsis semiconica, Phaulopsis aequivoca, Phaulopsis symmetrica, Phaulopsis grandiflora, Phaulopsis ciliata, Phaulopsis imbricata, Phaulopsis angolana, Phaulopsis barteri, Phaulopsis sangana, Phaulopsis micrantha, Phaulopsis marcelinoi, Phaulopsis lindaviana, Phaulopsis latiloba, Phaulopsis lankesterioides, Phaulopsis johnstonii, Phaulopsis rupestris, Phaulopsis micrantha, Phaulopsis dorsiflora, Phaulopsis savannicola, Phaulopsis talbotii, Phaulopsis verticillaris, Phaulopsis gediensis, Phaulopsis pulchella,
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
Mariette Manktelow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mankt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988534-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.