Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 480 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646027
Common Names
- Dicliptera scabra
- Rough Dicliptera
- Rough False-foxglove
Description
Dicliptera scabra (also called Scabrous 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 white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera scabra is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicliptera scabra flowers are white and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera scabra is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Where to Find Dicliptera scabra
Dicliptera scabra is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.
Dicliptera scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera scabra?
Dicliptera scabra
What type of plant is Dicliptera scabra?
A herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera scabra?
It is native to South 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,