Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cuneata
ID:
646491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 111 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645823



Common Names

  • Cuneata Dicliptera
  • Cuneata Butterfly Plant
  • Cuneata Wing Plant


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Synonyms

  • Justicia latebrosa Roxb. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Dicliptera cuneata (also called Wedge-shaped Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera cuneata 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 cuneata 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 cuneata 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 cuneata

Dicliptera cuneata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Dicliptera cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera cuneata?

Dicliptera cuneata

What are the common names of Dicliptera cuneata?

Wedge-shaped dicliptera, Wedge-shaped winged-stem

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera cuneata?

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,