Bucephalandra akantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
akantha
ID:
1327912
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 44: 151 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340366
Common Names
- Bucephalandra
- Akantha
- Bucephalandra Akantha
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Bucephalandra akantha (also called Akantha Bucephalandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Borneo. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in forests, valleys, and mountains, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bucephalandra akantha has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bucephalandra akantha has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bucephalandra akantha is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.
Where to Find Bucephalandra akantha
Bucephalandra akantha is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It can be found in shallow streams and on the banks of rivers.
Bucephalandra akantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bucephalandra akantha?
Bucephalandra akantha
What is the natural habitat of Bucephalandra akantha?
It is native to Borneo, Indonesia.
What is the water temperature range for Bucephalandra akantha?
It prefers temperatures between 72°F and 82°F (22-28°C).
Species in the Bucephalandra genus
Bucephalandra catherineae, Bucephalandra gigantea, Bucephalandra magnifolia, Bucephalandra motleyana, Bucephalandra pygmaea, Bucephalandra akantha, Bucephalandra aurantiitheca, Bucephalandra belindae, Bucephalandra bogneri, Bucephalandra chimaera, Bucephalandra chrysokoupa, Bucephalandra diabolica, Bucephalandra elliptica, Bucephalandra forcipula, Bucephalandra goliath, Bucephalandra kerangas, Bucephalandra kishii, Bucephalandra minotaur, Bucephalandra muluensis, Bucephalandra oblanceolata, Bucephalandra oncophora, Bucephalandra pubes, Bucephalandra sordidula, Bucephalandra tetana, Bucephalandra ultramafica, Bucephalandra vespula, Bucephalandra yengiae, Bucephalandra micrantha, Bucephalandra spathulifolia, Bucephalandra filiformis, Bucephalandra adei, Bucephalandra danumensis,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141844-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.