Acranthera bullata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
378755
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 284 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378087
Common Names
- Acranthera bullata
- Bullate Acranthera
- Bullate's Acranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acranthera bullata (also called Bullate Acranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acranthera bullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acranthera bullata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, which is borne on a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acranthera bullata is a small, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Once established, Acranthera bullata requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Acranthera bullata
Acranthera bullata can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Acranthera bullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acranthera bullata?
Acranthera bullata
What is the common name of Acranthera bullata?
Blister
What is the growth habit of Acranthera bullata?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb
Species in the Acranthera genus
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2376: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.