Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hoffmannii
ID:
1044949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 370 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044287

Common Names

  • Spathacanthus Hoffmannii
  • Hoffmannii Spathacanthus
  • Hoffmannii's Spathacanthus

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Description

Spathacanthus hoffmannii (also called Hoffmann's Spathacanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has leathery, oval leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist soils in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Spathacanthus hoffmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spathacanthus hoffmannii has small, white flowers with purple veins and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathacanthus hoffmannii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a sprawling habit. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Spathacanthus hoffmannii is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Spathacanthus hoffmannii

Spathacanthus hoffmannii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.