Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
katangensis
ID:
646567

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 151 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645899



Common Names

  • Katangensis Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Katangensis
  • Katangensis Winged-stem


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Description

Dicliptera katangensis (also called Katanga 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 katangensis 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 katangensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera katangensis is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of South America and Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and roots and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Dicliptera katangensis

Dicliptera katangensis can be found in Angola and Congo.

Dicliptera katangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera katangensis?

Dicliptera katangensis

What is the common name of Dicliptera katangensis?

Katangensis Dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera katangensis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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,

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