Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lanceolaria
ID:
747081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Karthik. & Moorthy

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. India : 11 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746414



Common Names

  • Dicliptera Lanceolaria
  • Lanceolaria Dicliptera
  • Lanceolar Dicliptera


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Description

Dicliptera lanceolaria (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera lanceolaria is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicliptera lanceolaria has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera lanceolaria is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.

Where to Find Dicliptera lanceolaria

Dicliptera lanceolaria is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Dicliptera lanceolaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera lanceolaria?

Dicliptera lanceolaria

What is the common name of Dicliptera lanceolaria?

Lanceolaria dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera lanceolaria?

It is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
Narasimhulu Sirasala Moorthy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moorthy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108315-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.