Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
643501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 742 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642833



Common Names

  • Dianthera angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Dianthera
  • Angustifolial Dianthera


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Description

Dianthera angustifolia (also called American Dianthera, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate-lanceolate. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthera angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthera angustifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthera angustifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in autumn. It can also be propagated by layering or division in spring.

Where to Find Dianthera angustifolia

Dianthera angustifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Dianthera angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthera angustifolia?

Dianthera angustifolia

What is the common name of Dianthera angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Dianthera

What is the natural habitat of Dianthera angustifolia?

Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

Species in the Dianthera genus

Dianthera americana, Dianthera androsaemifolia, Dianthera angusta, Dianthera angustifolia, Dianthera appendiculata, Dianthera arvensis, Dianthera brasiliensis, Dianthera breviflora, Dianthera calycina, Dianthera candelariae, Dianthera candicans, Dianthera cayennensis, Dianthera comata, Dianthera crassifolia, Dianthera eustachiana, Dianthera glabra, Dianthera guianensis, Dianthera hookeriana, Dianthera inaequalis, Dianthera incerta, Dianthera laeta, Dianthera laevilinguis, Dianthera lindeniana, Dianthera longiflora, Dianthera oblonga, Dianthera pectoralis, Dianthera peploides, Dianthera pleurolarynx, Dianthera polygaloides, Dianthera racemosa, Dianthera reptans, Dianthera rigida, Dianthera rugeliana, Dianthera sagrana, Dianthera secunda, Dianthera secundiflora, Dianthera sessilis, Dianthera speciosa, Dianthera sulfurea, Dianthera trisulcata, Dianthera dasyclados, Dianthera resupinata, Dianthera latifolia, Dianthera ovata,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60473784-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.