Rhinacanthus beesianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beesianus
ID:
1046356
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 164 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045694
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus beesianus
- Bees' Rhinacanthus
- Beesian Rhinacanthus
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Rhinacanthus beesianus (also called Beesianus Rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus beesianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhinacanthus beesianus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Rhinacanthus beesianus can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus beesianus
Rhinacanthus beesianus can be found in the tropical regions of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Rhinacanthus genus
Rhinacanthus oblongus, Rhinacanthus nasutus, Rhinacanthus obtusifolius, Rhinacanthus virens, Rhinacanthus scoparius, Rhinacanthus polonnaruwensis, Rhinacanthus pulcher, Rhinacanthus rotundifolius, Rhinacanthus selousensis, Rhinacanthus grandiflorus, Rhinacanthus kaokoensis, Rhinacanthus calcaratus, Rhinacanthus submontanus, Rhinacanthus mucronatus, Rhinacanthus flavovirens, Rhinacanthus dichotomus, Rhinacanthus gracilis, Rhinacanthus xerophilus, Rhinacanthus nasutus, Rhinacanthus perrieri, Rhinacanthus humilis, Rhinacanthus breviflorus, Rhinacanthus beesianus, Rhinacanthus angulicaulis, Rhinacanthus zambesiacus, Rhinacanthus osmospermus, Rhinacanthus angolensis, Rhinacanthus spiciformis,
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
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.