Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
minor
ID:
646607

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5: 92 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645939



Common Names

  • Dicliptera minor
  • Small Dicliptera
  • Small Winged-Stem


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Description

Dicliptera minor (also called Small Dicliptera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 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 minor has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicliptera minor sub. divaricata (Compton) I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera minor sub. minor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera minor is a small, white-pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, green and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera minor 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 minor

Dicliptera minor is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

Dicliptera minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera minor?

Dicliptera minor

What is the family of Dicliptera minor?

Acanthaceae

What is the native range of Dicliptera minor?

Tropical Africa

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.