Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb. ex Hardw.) Mabb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Hist. Hort. Malabaricus : 189 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393468
Common Names
- Thyrsiform Phlogacanthus
- Thyrsiform False Foxglove
- False Foxglove
Description
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis (also called 'Thyrsiform Phlogacanthus' and 'Thyrsiform Phlogacanth', among many other common names) is a small shrub with thyrsiform-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis has yellow flowers with 4-5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. For cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis?
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis
What type of plant is Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis?
It is a shrub
Where is Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis native to?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,