Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crenata
ID:
646484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 844 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645816



Common Names

  • Crenate Dicliptera
  • Crenate Butterfly Plant
  • Crenate Wing Plant


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Description

Dicliptera crenata (also called Crenate Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera crenata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dicliptera crenata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera crenata 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 crenata

Dicliptera crenata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Dicliptera crenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera crenata?

Dicliptera crenata

What are the common names of Dicliptera crenata?

Crenate dicliptera, Crenate winged-stem

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera crenata?

Dry and moist montane forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,

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