Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
resupinata
ID:
1243607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) R.C.Foster

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 184: 189 1958

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242945



Common Names

  • Resupinata Dianthera
  • Dianthera Resupinata
  • Resupinate Dianthera


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Description

Dianthera resupinata (also called Resupinate Dianthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Bolivia, typically growing to a height of 1–2 m. It has a rounded habit, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthera resupinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthera resupinata is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthera resupinata is an annual herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of the plant is also possible, as it will form clumps of plants. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Dianthera resupinata

Dianthera resupinata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50121450: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.