Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
virens
ID:
402290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Milne-Redh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tomé , Suppl.: 37 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401622

Common Names

  • Virid Thornapple
  • Rhinacanthus Virens
  • Virid Prickly-nut

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Synonyms

  • Rhinacanthus dewevrei De Wildeman & T.Dur [deprecated]

Description

Rhinacanthus virens (also called 'Green Bastard Indigo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in dry deciduous forests, dry evergreen forests, and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinacanthus virens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and stems can be used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat colds and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhinacanthus virens has white or pink flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinacanthus virens is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhinacanthus virens

Rhinacanthus virens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Rhinacanthus virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinacanthus virens?

Rhinacanthus virens

What type of plant is Rhinacanthus virens?

Herb

Where is Rhinacanthus virens native to?

South America

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.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.