Phlogacanthus turgidus
Phlogacanthus turgidus (Fua ex Hook.f.) Lindau
Phlogacanthus turgidus is a species in the Acanthaceae family, native to SC, Cambodia, Laos, Mauritius, Réunion, Vietnam, and the Windward Is. It was first described in 1900 by Lindau, based on earlier work by Fua and Hook.f.
Description
Phlogacanthus turgidus belongs to the genus Phlogacanthus within the Acanthaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the acanthus family. This species is distributed across several regions, including SC, Cambodia, Laos, the islands of Mauritius and Réunion, Vietnam, and the Windward Is. The scientific name was formally published in 1900 by Lindau, building upon the earlier contributions of Fua and Hook.f. The plant's natural range suggests it is adapted to tropical and subtropical environments. No additional ecological or morphological details are provided in the source data.
Distribution
SC · Cambodia · Laos · Mauritius · Réunion · Vietnam · Windward Is.
Synonyms
Meninia turgidaCystacanthus harmandiiCystacanthus turgida

