Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
646634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 388 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645966



Common Names

  • Obtusifolia Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Winged-stem


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Description

Dicliptera obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of long, narrow, and slightly hairy leaves. It grows in moist habitats such as riverbanks and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center, and has four petals. The seeds are small, brown, and elliptical. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera obtusifolia can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Dicliptera obtusifolia

Dicliptera obtusifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.

Dicliptera obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera obtusifolia?

Dicliptera obtusifolia

What is the family of Dicliptera obtusifolia?

Acanthaceae

What is the origin of Dicliptera obtusifolia?

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.