Rhinacanthus dichotomus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotomus
ID:
1040744
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindau) I.Darbysh.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 406 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040082
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus dichotomus
- Dichotomus Rhinacanthus
- Forking Rhinacanthus
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Rhinacanthus dichotomus (also called Dichotomous Rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped, pointed leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forest and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus dichotomus is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhinacanthus dichotomus var. emaculatus I.Darbysh.Rhinacanthus dichotomus var. dichotomus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhinacanthus dichotomus has small, white, tubular flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the branches. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
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Rhinacanthus dichotomus can be propagated by division or from seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus dichotomus
Rhinacanthus dichotomus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.