Acanthus polystachyus
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Acanthus polystachyus Delile |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Lamianae Ordo: Scrophulariales |
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Acanthus polystachyus (= Acanthus perringii) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Acanthus polystachyus was described in 1982 by Alire Raffeneau Delile. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Acanthus polystachyus is a species in the genus Acanthus (bear's breeches) which contains 30 species and belongs to the family of the Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acanthus polystachyus is a decidious plant. They are dark green.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are lipped. The flowers are arranged in spikes.
The fruits are loculicidal capsules.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
Acanthus polystachyus grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acanthus polystachyus
[edit] History
[edit] Acanthus polystachyus in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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