Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hyalina
ID:
646548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 484 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645880



Common Names

  • Hyalina Dicliptera
  • Hyalina Butterfly Plant
  • Hyalina Wing Plant


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Description

Dicliptera hyalina (also called Hyaline 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 hyalina 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 hyalina is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Dicliptera hyalina

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

Dicliptera hyalina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera hyalina?

Dicliptera hyalina

What is the common name of Dicliptera hyalina?

Hyaline Dicliptera

What is the family of Dicliptera hyalina?

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,