Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
insignis
ID:
393778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 39: 79 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393110

Common Names

  • Insignis Phlogacanthus
  • Insignis's Phlogacanthus
  • Insignis Phlogacanthus

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Description

Phlogacanthus insignis (also called Insignis Phlogacanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a climbing stem with alternate, ovate to heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phlogacanthus insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phlogacanthus insignis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlogacanthus insignis 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 Phlogacanthus insignis

Phlogacanthus insignis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phlogacanthus insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus insignis?

Phlogacanthus insignis

What is the common name of Phlogacanthus insignis?

Insignis Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Phlogacanthus insignis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

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