Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
japonica
ID:
646560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 90 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645892



Common Names

  • Dicliptera japonica
  • Japonica Wingstem
  • Japanese Wingstem


Searching for Dicliptera japonica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dicliptera japonica (also called Japanese Dicliptera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is typically found in wet, disturbed areas. It has ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera japonica is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicliptera japonica has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Dicliptera japonica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Dicliptera japonica

Dicliptera japonica is native to Asia and can be found in Japan.

Dicliptera japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera japonica?

Dicliptera japonica

What are the common names of Dicliptera japonica?

Japanese Dicliptera, Japanese Dicliptera

What is the growth habit of Dicliptera japonica?

It is a perennial herb with a sprawling habit.

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.