Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kjellbergii
ID:
393775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 42: 393 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393107

Common Names

  • Kjellbergii Phlogacanthus
  • Kjellbergii's Phlogacanthus
  • Kjellbergii Phlogacanthus

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Description

Phlogacanthus kjellbergii (also called Kjellberg's 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 kjellbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlogacanthus kjellbergii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlogacanthus kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii

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

Phlogacanthus kjellbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus kjellbergii?

Phlogacanthus kjellbergii

What is the common name of Phlogacanthus kjellbergii?

Kjellberg's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Phlogacanthus kjellbergii?

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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