Dicliptera zambeziensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambeziensis
ID:
1330023
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Darbysh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 8(6): 259 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342477
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Dicliptera zambeziensis (also called Zambezi Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is an annual herb growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, up to an altitude of 1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera zambeziensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicliptera zambeziensis is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera zambeziensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Dicliptera zambeziensis
Dicliptera zambeziensis can be found in the Zambezi River basin in Africa.
Dicliptera zambeziensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera zambeziensis?
Dicliptera zambeziensis
What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera zambeziensis?
Dicliptera zambeziensis is found in the moist forests of Zimbabwe.
What type of plant is Dicliptera zambeziensis?
Dicliptera zambeziensis is an annual herb.
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
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147175-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.