Rhinacanthus perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
1046177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 139 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045515
Common Names
- Rhinacanthus Perrieri
- Perrieri Rhinacanthus
- Rhinacanthus Perrier
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinacanthus perrieri (also called Perrier's 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 perrieri 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 perrieri 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 perrieri 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 perrieri
Rhinacanthus perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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.