Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 508 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228939
Common Names
- Pubinervius Phlogacanthus
- Downy-nerved Phlogacanthus
- Phlogacanthus Pubinervius
Description
Phlogacanthus pubinervius (also called Pubescent-veined Phlogacanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oblong leaves and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Phlogacanthus pubinervius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phlogacanthus pubinervius are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phlogacanthus pubinervius is a semi-evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in pots or containers, and requires regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Phlogacanthus pubinervius
Phlogacanthus pubinervius can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Phlogacanthus pubinervius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus pubinervius?
Phlogacanthus pubinervius
What is the common name of Phlogacanthus pubinervius?
Pubinervius Phlogacanthus
What is the natural habitat of Phlogacanthus pubinervius?
Moist forests and thickets 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,