Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
osmospermus
ID:
1045847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer ex Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 443 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045185

Common Names

  • Rhinacanthus osmospermus
  • Fragrant Rhinacanthus
  • Fragrant-flowered Rhinacanthus

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Description

Rhinacanthus osmospermus (also called 'Fragrant Rhinacanthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinacanthus osmospermus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhinacanthus osmospermus has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinacanthus osmospermus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rhinacanthus osmospermus

Rhinacanthus osmospermus is native to India and can be found in moist forests and along streams. It is also found in parts of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.