Dicliptera rosea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
646685
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 59: 154 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646017
Common Names
- Dicliptera rosea
- Pink Dicliptera
- Pink False-foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicliptera rosea (also called Rose's dicliptera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in dry to moist forests, as well as disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and small pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera rosea is used in traditional medicine to treat dysentery, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicliptera rosea has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, ovate, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera rosea 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 rosea
Dicliptera rosea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.
Dicliptera rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera rosea?
Dicliptera rosea
What are the common names of Dicliptera rosea?
Rose dicliptera, rose diclipteran
What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera rosea?
Dicliptera rosea is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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 Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.