Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
colaniae
ID:
1239744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 109 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239082

Common Names

  • Phlogacanthus Colaniae
  • Colaniae Phlogacanthus
  • Colania Phlogacanthus

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Description

Phlogacanthus colaniae (also called Colania's Phlogacanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem and grows up to 0.6m in height. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Phlogacanthus colaniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phlogacanthus colaniae are white or pink, with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlogacanthus colaniae is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Phlogacanthus colaniae

Phlogacanthus colaniae can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Phlogacanthus colaniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus colaniae?

Phlogacanthus colaniae

What is the common name of Phlogacanthus colaniae?

Colania's Phlogacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Phlogacanthus colaniae?

Forests and woodlands in China

Species in the Phlogacanthus genus

Phlogacanthus cymosus, Phlogacanthus lambertii, Phlogacanthus kjellbergii, Phlogacanthus jenkinsii, Phlogacanthus insignis, Phlogacanthus guttatus, Phlogacanthus grandis, Phlogacanthus gracilis, Phlogacanthus gomezii, Phlogacanthus geoffrayi, Phlogacanthus elongatus, Phlogacanthus cornutus, Phlogacanthus celebicus, Phlogacanthus brevis, Phlogacanthus annamensis, Phlogacanthus albiflorus, Phlogacanthus fuscus, Phlogacanthus murtonii, Phlogacanthus turgidus, Phlogacanthus tubiflorus, Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis, Phlogacanthus rectiflorus, Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus, Phlogacanthus publiflorus, Phlogacanthus prostratus, Phlogacanthus poilanei, Phlogacanthus pochinii, Phlogacanthus pedunculatus, Phlogacanthus pauciflorus, Phlogacanthus parviflorus, Phlogacanthus racemosus, Phlogacanthus paniculatus, Phlogacanthus pyramidalis, Phlogacanthus abbreviatus, Phlogacanthus vitellinus, Phlogacanthus curviflorus, Phlogacanthus pubinervius, Phlogacanthus colaniae, Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis, Phlogacanthus magnus, Phlogacanthus datii,

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.