Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
747088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Prain) Karthik. & Moorthy

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746421



Common Names

  • Dicliptera Longifolia
  • Longifolia Dicliptera
  • Longifoli Dicliptera


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Description

Dicliptera longifolia (also called Long-leaved Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia

Dicliptera longifolia is native to the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. It can be found in dry woodlands and scrub.

Dicliptera longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera longifolia?

Dicliptera longifolia

What is the common name of Dicliptera longifolia?

Longifolia dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera longifolia?

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

Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' 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:77108316-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.