Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
barthleniana
ID:
1266013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schmidt-Leb.

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Candollea 58: 118 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265351

Common Names

  • Suessenguthia barthleniana
  • Barthlen's Suessenguthia
  • Barthleniana Suessenguthia

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Description

Suessenguthia barthleniana (also called 'Barthlen's suessenguthia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 4 m tall and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Suessenguthia barthleniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suessenguthia barthleniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suessenguthia barthleniana is a small evergreen tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Suessenguthia barthleniana

Suessenguthia barthleniana can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.

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

Alexander Nikolai Schmidt-Lebuhn (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmidt-Leb.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.