Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
verticillata
ID:
646752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) C.Chr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 4(3): 11 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646084



Common Names

  • Dicliptera verticillata
  • Verticillate Dicliptera
  • Verticillate Winged-stem Dicliptera


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Description

Dicliptera verticillata (also called Whorled 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 lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera verticillata is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera verticillata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dicliptera verticillata

Dicliptera verticillata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Dicliptera verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera verticillata?

Dicliptera verticillata

What type of plant is Dicliptera verticillata?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Dicliptera verticillata?

Erect

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.