Dianthera polygaloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygaloides
ID:
643629
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 433 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642961
Common Names
- Polygaloides Dianthera
- Dianthera polygaloides
- Polygaloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dianthera polygaloides (also called Polygaloides Dianthera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in wet, grassy areas and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthera polygaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dianthera polygaloides is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dianthera polygaloides is a short-lived perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Dianthera polygaloides
Dianthera polygaloides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.
Dianthera polygaloides FAQ
What is the common name of Dianthera polygaloides?
Polygaloides Dianthera
What is the growth habit of Dianthera polygaloides?
It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m tall.
What is the flowering period of Dianthera polygaloides?
It typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78939-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.