Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
carvalhoi
ID:
646460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 371 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645792



Common Names

  • Carvalhoi Dicliptera
  • Carvalhoi Dicliptera
  • Carvalhoi Dicliptera


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Description

Dicliptera carvalhoi (also called Carvalhoi, 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 carvalhoi 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicliptera carvalhoi sub. nemorum (Milne-Redh.) I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera carvalhoi sub. laxiflora I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera carvalhoi sub. erinacea I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera carvalhoi sub. petraea I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera carvalhoi sub. carvalhoi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera carvalhoi 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 carvalhoi can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Dicliptera carvalhoi

Dicliptera carvalhoi is native to South America and can be found in Brazil.

Dicliptera carvalhoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera carvalhoi?

Dicliptera carvalhoi

What is the common name of Dicliptera carvalhoi?

Carvalhoi Dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera carvalhoi?

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.