Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dorrii
ID:
1588428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 89: 79 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046813





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Description

Dicliptera dorrii (also called Dorr's Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It has a single, white flower with a long, thin petal. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera dorrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera dorrii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera dorrii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a fast-growing plant and can be divided every two to three years.

Where to Find Dicliptera dorrii

Dicliptera dorrii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Dicliptera dorrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera dorrii?

Dicliptera dorrii

What is the common name of Dicliptera dorrii?

Dorri's Dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera dorrii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.