Rhinacanthus nasutus (Dainty Spurs)

Rhinacanthus nasutus white flower close up with green leaves in the background
Rhinacanthus nasutus white flower paired with green leaves on the branch

Botanical name: Rhinacanthus nasutus

Common name: Dainty Spurs

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Southeast Asian

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Rhinacanthus is small shrub, tall 2 to 3 ft tall. It's trunk is edge shape. The twigs and young leaves are covered with hair. The shape looks like egg. The end of leaves are sharp and long 6" to 8". The twigs are short. The blossoms bloom in bunch at the lane of twigs. The white blossom is 1" with hair covered. It's taste is toxic. Leaf and root: anifungal. Herbal tea: lowers blood pressure.



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