Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
neesii
ID:
646626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trimen) L.H.Cramer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Revis. Handb. Fl. Ceylon 12: 124 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645958



Common Names

  • Neesii Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Neesii
  • Neesii Winged-stem


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Description

Dicliptera neesii (also called Nees's Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera neesii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera neesii 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 neesii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dicliptera neesii

Dicliptera neesii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dicliptera neesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera neesii?

Dicliptera neesii

What is the family of Dicliptera neesii?

Acanthaceae

What is the origin of Dicliptera neesii?

Tropical America

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

Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.
Louis Hermenegild Cramer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Cramer' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.