Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bracteata
ID:
646443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 184 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645775



Common Names

  • Bracteata Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Bracteata
  • Dicliptera bracteata


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Description

Dicliptera bracteata (also called Bracteata, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet, lowland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera bracteata is used as a source of fiber, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera bracteata is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera bracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dicliptera bracteata

Dicliptera bracteata is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

Dicliptera bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera bracteata?

Dicliptera bracteata

What is the common name of Dicliptera bracteata?

Bracted Dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera bracteata?

Forests and woodlands in tropical South America

Species in the Dicliptera genus

Dicliptera brevispicata, Dicliptera decorticans, Dicliptera gillilandiorum, Dicliptera paniculata, Dicliptera serpenticola, Dicliptera abuensis, Dicliptera aculeata, Dicliptera acuminata, Dicliptera adusta, Dicliptera albicaulis, Dicliptera albocostata, Dicliptera alternans, Dicliptera angolensis, Dicliptera anomala, Dicliptera antidysenterica, Dicliptera aquatica, Dicliptera aripoensis, Dicliptera armata, Dicliptera arnhemica, Dicliptera australis, Dicliptera bagshawei, Dicliptera baphica, Dicliptera batilliformis, Dicliptera beddomei, Dicliptera betonicoides, Dicliptera brachiata, Dicliptera bracteata, Dicliptera bupleuroides, Dicliptera burmanni, Dicliptera cabrerae, Dicliptera callichlamys, Dicliptera canescens, Dicliptera capensis, Dicliptera capitata, Dicliptera caracasana, Dicliptera carvalhoi, Dicliptera caucensis, Dicliptera chinensis, Dicliptera ciliaris, Dicliptera ciliata, Dicliptera clarkei, Dicliptera clavata, Dicliptera cleistogama, Dicliptera clinopodia, Dicliptera cochabambensis, Dicliptera colorata, Dicliptera compacta, Dicliptera confinis, Dicliptera congesta, Dicliptera contorta,

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

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.