Dicliptera callichlamys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callichlamys
ID:
646454
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 29: 148 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645786
Common Names
- Callichlamys Dicliptera
- Callichlamys Dicliptera
- Callichlamys Dicliptera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicliptera callichlamys (also called Callichlamys, 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, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera callichlamys 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 callichlamys 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera callichlamys 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 callichlamys
Dicliptera callichlamys is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Dicliptera callichlamys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera callichlamys?
Dicliptera callichlamys
What is the common name of Dicliptera callichlamys?
Callichlamys Dicliptera
What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera callichlamys?
Grassy slopes and open meadows in Argentina
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
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.