Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) B.Hansen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 116: 40 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393403
Common Names
- Ptyssiglottis cuprea
- Copper Ptyssiglottis
- Copper False Stenosiphonium
Description
Ptyssiglottis cuprea (also called Copper False Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ptyssiglottis cuprea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptyssiglottis cuprea is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptyssiglottis cuprea is a shrub native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the root clumps. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Ptyssiglottis cuprea
Ptyssiglottis cuprea can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Ptyssiglottis cuprea FAQ
What is the common name of Ptyssiglottis cuprea?
Copper Ptyssiglottis
What is the natural habitat of Ptyssiglottis cuprea?
It is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
What are the uses of Ptyssiglottis cuprea?
It is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food plant.
Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus
Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta,
Ptyssiglottis subcordata,
Ptyssiglottis salicifolia,
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea,
Ptyssiglottis pubisepala,
Ptyssiglottis pubescens,
Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia,
Ptyssiglottis picta,
Ptyssiglottis peranthera,
Ptyssiglottis staminodifera,
Ptyssiglottis mucronata,
Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala,
Ptyssiglottis maxima,
Ptyssiglottis longisepala,
Ptyssiglottis lanceolata,
Ptyssiglottis isophylla,
Ptyssiglottis hirsuta,
Ptyssiglottis hallieri,
Ptyssiglottis glandulifera,
Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae,
Ptyssiglottis fusca,
Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa,
Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides,
Ptyssiglottis bantamensis,
Ptyssiglottis auriculata,
Ptyssiglottis granulata,
Ptyssiglottis caudata,
Ptyssiglottis campanulata,
Ptyssiglottis creaghii,
Ptyssiglottis chrysea,
Ptyssiglottis densiflora,
Ptyssiglottis decurrens,
Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides,
Ptyssiglottis cuprea,
Ptyssiglottis undulata,
Ptyssiglottis kunthiana,
Ptyssiglottis nigrescens,
Ptyssiglottis radicans,
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,