Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
643562

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-0000642894



Common Names

  • Hooker's Dianthera
  • Hooker's Waterwort
  • Hooker's Water Starwort


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Description

Dianthera hookeriana (also called Hooker's Dianthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthera hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthera hookeriana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthera hookeriana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a prepared seedbed in late spring or early summer. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in prepared soil and water well.

Where to Find Dianthera hookeriana

Dianthera hookeriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

Dianthera hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthera hookeriana?

Dianthera hookeriana

What is the common name of Dianthera hookeriana?

Hookeriana Dianthera

What is the family of Dianthera hookeriana?

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

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:77160137-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.