Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
melleri
ID:
646602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Matabele Land , ed. 2: 405 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645934



Common Names

  • Dicliptera melleri
  • Meller's Dicliptera
  • Meller's Winged-Stem


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Description

Dicliptera melleri (also called Meller's dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera melleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dicliptera melleri are small, tubular, and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera melleri is a tropical plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but it is not as reliable.

Where to Find Dicliptera melleri

Dicliptera melleri is native to South America and can be found in Brazil.

Dicliptera melleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera melleri?

Dicliptera melleri

What are the common names of Dicliptera melleri?

Meller's Dicliptera

What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera melleri?

Dry grassland, scrubland, and open woodland

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

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.