Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
eriantha
ID:
646506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 384 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645838



Common Names

  • Eriantha Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Eriantha
  • Woolly Dicliptera


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Description

Dicliptera eriantha (also called Eriantha 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 eriantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera eriantha is a tubular, two-lipped corolla with a yellowish-white color. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera eriantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches in length and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Dicliptera eriantha

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

Dicliptera eriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera eriantha?

Dicliptera eriantha

What is the common name of Dicliptera eriantha?

Eriantha Dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera eriantha?

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.