Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
wrayi
ID:
393765

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 668 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393097

Common Names

  • Wray's Phialacanthus
  • Wray Phialacanthus
  • Wray-Phialacanthus

Searching for Phialacanthus wrayi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Phialacanthus wrayi (also called Wray's phialacanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phialacanthus wrayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phialacanthus wrayi is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

Searching for Phialacanthus wrayi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Phialacanthus wrayi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Phialacanthus wrayi

Phialacanthus wrayi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Phialacanthus wrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phialacanthus wrayi?

Phialacanthus wrayi

What is the common name of Phialacanthus wrayi?

Wray's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Phialacanthus wrayi?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53031-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.