Odontonema callistachyum
Firespike
Also known as: Aphelandra longiracemosa Lindl. +9 more
- Aphelandra longiracemosa Lindl.
- Justicia callistachya Cham. & Schltdl.
- Justicia callistachya Kuntze
- Odontonema breedlovei V.M.Baum
- Odontonema geminatum (Donn.Sm.) S.F.Blake
- Odontonema lilacinum (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Thyrsacanthus callistachyus (Cham. & Schltdl.) Nees
- Thyrsacanthus callistachyus var. amplus Nees
- Thyrsacanthus geminatus Donn.Sm.
- Thyrsacanthus lilacinus Lindl.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Odontonema callistachyum (commonly known as Firespike) is a plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Dominican Republic