Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sulfurea
ID:
643662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 35: 6 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642994



Common Names

  • Sulfurea Dianthera
  • Sulfurea Waterwort
  • Sulfurea Water Starwort


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Description

Dianthera sulfurea (also called Sulfur 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 sulfurea 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 sulfurea are yellow, with a yellow center, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthera sulfurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Dianthera sulfurea

Dianthera sulfurea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Dianthera sulfurea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dianthera sulfurea?

Dianthera sulfurea is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What type of soil does Dianthera sulfurea prefer?

Dianthera sulfurea prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How often should Dianthera sulfurea be watered?

Dianthera sulfurea should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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,

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