Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
serpenticola
ID:
507659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Balkwill & Campb.-Young) I.Darbysh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 123 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506991



Common Names

  • Dicliptera serpenticola
  • Serpenticola Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Serpenticola


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Description

Dicliptera serpenticola (also called Serpentine Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera serpenticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera serpenticola is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera serpenticola is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in autumn.

Where to Find Dicliptera serpenticola

Dicliptera serpenticola is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dicliptera serpenticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera serpenticola?

Dicliptera serpenticola

What is the family of Dicliptera serpenticola?

Acanthaceae

Where is Dicliptera serpenticola native to?

Brazil

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

Kevin Balkwill (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Balkwill' in the authors string.
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Gael Jean Campbell-Young (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campb.-Young' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.