Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
646545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 480 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645877



Common Names

  • Hookeriana Dicliptera
  • Hookeriana Butterfly Plant
  • Hookeriana Wing Plant


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Description

Dicliptera hookeriana (also called Hooker's Dicliptera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and is found in dry forests, thickets, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera hookeriana 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 hookeriana is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dicliptera hookeriana: This plant prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dicliptera hookeriana

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

Dicliptera hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera hookeriana?

Dicliptera hookeriana

What is the common name of Dicliptera hookeriana?

Hooker's Dicliptera

What is the family of Dicliptera hookeriana?

Acanthaceae

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,