Acanthus

GPTKB entity

Statements (78)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:aroma fragrant flowers
gptkbp:attracts pollinators
gptkbp:climate temperate climates
gptkbp:climate_adaptation varies by species
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Acanthus
gptkb:Bear's_Breeches
gptkbp:companion_plants lavender
ornamental grasses
salvia
gptkbp:cultivation ornamental gardening
gptkbp:cultural_practices gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:architecture
gptkb:decorative_arts
used in architecture
gptkbp:diseases root rot
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:drought_tolerance high
gptkbp:edibility not edible
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthaceae
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
purple
gptkbp:flower_structure spike
gptkbp:flowering_season summer
late spring to early summer
gptkbp:growth_habit perennial
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat dry, rocky areas
gptkbp:height 1 to 2 meters
gptkbp:historical_use decorative motifs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acanthus
gptkbp:invasive_potential low
gptkbp:landscape focal point
border plant
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement alternate
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:green
coarse
gptkbp:leaf_shape large
lobed
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance low
low maintenance
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
Mediterranean region
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Thunbergia
Justicia
Ruellia
gptkbp:pests aphids
susceptible to aphids
slugs
gptkbp:pollinators bees
gptkbp:propagation_method gptkb:Division
seeds
seeds or division
gptkbp:reproduction occasional feeding
gptkbp:root_system fibrous
gptkbp:seasonal_activities foliage and flowers
gptkbp:seed_dispersal wind and water
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:species raceme
about 30 species
gptkbp:stem_type erect
gptkbp:symbolism strength and endurance
gptkbp:type gptkb:plant
gptkbp:used_in landscaping
gptkbp:uses ornamental purposes
landscaping
ground cover
border plant
shade garden
gptkbp:varieties gptkb:Acanthus_mollis
gptkb:Acanthus_spinosus
gptkbp:wildlife attracts pollinators
gptkbp:zone zones 7 to 10
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morris's_wallpapers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6