Rhinacanthus gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1045339
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(1): 218 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044677
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus gracilis
- Graceful Rhinacanthus
- Graceful False Acanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinacanthus gracilis (also called Graceful rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhinacanthus gracilis is yellow with a dark center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhinacanthus gracilis is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus gracilis
Rhinacanthus gracilis is native to India 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
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.