Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Hepper
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 28: 320 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393134
Common Names
- Fringed Phaulopsis
- Fringed Phaulopsis Tree
- Fringed Phaulopsis Bush
Synonyms
- Origanum ciliatum Willd. [unknown]
Description
Phaulopsis ciliata (also called 'Ciliate Lace-flower' and 'Ciliate 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 ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phaulopsis ciliata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaulopsis ciliata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. The plant can be pruned to encourage new growth and should be fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Phaulopsis ciliata
Phaulopsis ciliata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phaulopsis ciliata FAQ
What are the common names of Phaulopsis ciliata?
Ciliate Phaulopsis
What is the native range of Phaulopsis ciliata?
India
What type of soil does Phaulopsis ciliata 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,