Dicliptera spicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
646714
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 384 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646046
Common Names
- Dicliptera spicata
- Spiked Dicliptera
- Spiked False-foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicliptera spicata (also called Spiked Flying Fox, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicliptera spicata flowers are white and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera spicata is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Dicliptera spicata
Dicliptera spicata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dicliptera spicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera spicata?
Dicliptera spicata
What type of plant is Dicliptera spicata?
A herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera spicata?
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,
References
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.