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
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.
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 Suessenguthia genus
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,