Rhinacanthus humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
1046178
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 140 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045516
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus Humilis
- Humilis Rhinacanthus
- Rhinacanthus Humili
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinacanthus humilis (also called Humilis Rhinacanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It is characterized by its bright green foliage and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinacanthus humilis is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhinacanthus humilis has a single flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhinacanthus humilis is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhinacanthus humilis
Rhinacanthus humilis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
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
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.