| Acanthus arboreus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Acanthus |
| Species: | A. arboreus |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthus arboreus | |
Acanthus arboreus is a species of flowering plant in the genus of Acanthus . [2] It is native to wetland of Ethiopia and exists as a shrub. [3]
Acanthus arboreus grows best in well-draining soil under full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to cooler climates, enduring temperatures as low as –5°C. [4] The plant features spoon-shaped, spiny-edged green leaves and produces pink flowers on tall stems during summer. It can reach heights of 4 to 19 feet and is known for its drought tolerance. [5] [6] [7] It grows well on steep grassy hills, especially on the western slopes at heights between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. [8]
Heading: Wetlands plant of Ethiopia: [..] Acanthus_arboreus.
Acanthus arboreus has been known to return herbaceously after –5°C. Acanthus.
Acanthus arboreus Forsk. var. pubescens grow from 4 to 19 ft. high; flower pink and handsome; low moist ground generally...
Acanthus arboreus with mauve flowers, two or three yellow - flowered papilionaceæ, and a handsome Solanum with prickly leaves and a large yellow fruit .
...Acanthus arboreus at beginning of shrub zone, edge of valley, one km north of Ghimbie, Wollega Province
Acanthus arboreus colonizes steep grassy slopes on the western escarpment between 1,000 and 3,000 m .
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