Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
magnus
ID:
1329213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Y.F.Deng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 122 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341667


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Description

Phlogacanthus magnus (also called 'Magnus Phlogacanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phlogacanthus magnus is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlogacanthus magnus is a pink, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlogacanthus magnus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Phlogacanthus magnus

Phlogacanthus magnus is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Phlogacanthus magnus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus magnus?

Phlogacanthus magnus

What is the family of Phlogacanthus magnus?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Phlogacanthus magnus?

Magnus Phlogacanthus

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145379-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.