Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
candicans
ID:
643515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 517 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642847



Common Names

  • Dianthera candicans
  • Candicans Dianthera
  • Candicant Dianthera


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Description

Dianthera candicans (also called Shining Dianthera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and prefers wet, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthera candicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthera candicans 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 candicans can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Dianthera candicans

Dianthera candicans can be found in South America, especially in Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina.

Dianthera candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthera candicans?

Dianthera candicans

What is the common name of Dianthera candicans?

Whitish Dianthera

What is the family of Dianthera candicans?

Asteraceae

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

IPNI record: 1123723-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001263259
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50207154: Originally associated with wfo-0001263259
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50207154: Originally associated with wfo-0001263259
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.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1123723-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.