Baphicacanthus cusia
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Basic Information
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: baphicacanthus
Plant ID (slug): baphicacanthus-cusia
Numeric ID: 21024
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Baphicacanthus cusia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan and India.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Depurative Febrifuge The roots and leaves are depurative and febrifuge[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of epidemic mumps, sore throat, erysipelas and fever-caused rashes[147].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Baphicacanthus cusia