Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 196 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642972
Common Names
- Sagrana Dianthera
- Sagrana Waterwort
- Sagrana Water Starwort
Description
Dianthera sagrana (also called Sagra's Dianthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a creeping habit. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthera sagrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dianthera sagrana are white, with a yellow center, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dianthera sagrana: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems.
Where to Find Dianthera sagrana
Dianthera sagrana is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.
Dianthera sagrana FAQ
What is the common name of Dianthera sagrana?
Sagrana Dianthera
What is the growth habit of Dianthera sagrana?
It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m tall.
What is the flowering period of Dianthera sagrana?
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,