Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) J.F.Gmel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 36 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642875
Common Names
- Dianthera eustachiana
- Eustachian Dianthera
- African Dianthera
Synonyms
- Chaetothylax eustachiana C.H.Wright & Dewar [unknown]
Description
Dianthera eustachiana (also called Eustachian Dianthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthera eustachiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dianthera eustachiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthera eustachiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Dianthera eustachiana
Dianthera eustachiana can be found in South America, especially in Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina.
Dianthera eustachiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthera eustachiana?
Dianthera eustachiana
What is the common name of Dianthera eustachiana?
Eustachiana Dianthera
What is the family of Dianthera eustachiana?
Asteraceae
Species in the Dianthera genus
Dianthera americana,
Dianthera androsaemifolia,
Dianthera angusta,
Dianthera angustifolia,
Dianthera appendiculata,
Dianthera arvensis,
Dianthera brasiliensis,
Dianthera breviflora,
Dianthera calycina,
Dianthera candelariae,
Dianthera candicans,
Dianthera cayennensis,
Dianthera comata,
Dianthera crassifolia,
Dianthera eustachiana,
Dianthera glabra,
Dianthera guianensis,
Dianthera hookeriana,
Dianthera inaequalis,
Dianthera incerta,
Dianthera laeta,
Dianthera laevilinguis,
Dianthera lindeniana,
Dianthera longiflora,
Dianthera oblonga,
Dianthera pectoralis,
Dianthera peploides,
Dianthera pleurolarynx,
Dianthera polygaloides,
Dianthera racemosa,
Dianthera reptans,
Dianthera rigida,
Dianthera rugeliana,
Dianthera sagrana,
Dianthera secunda,
Dianthera secundiflora,
Dianthera sessilis,
Dianthera speciosa,
Dianthera sulfurea,
Dianthera trisulcata,
Dianthera dasyclados,
Dianthera resupinata,
Dianthera latifolia,
Dianthera ovata,
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,