Description
Dicliptera clarkei (also called Clarkei, 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 clarkei 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 flowers of Dicliptera clarkei are small, tubular, and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.