Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
643548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oerst.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 518 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642880

Common Names

  • Dianthera glabra
  • Smooth Dianthera
  • African Dianthera

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Description

Dianthera glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthera glabra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthera glabra 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 glabra

Dianthera glabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

Dianthera glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthera glabra?

Dianthera glabra

What is the common name of Dianthera glabra?

Glabra Dianthera

What is the family of Dianthera glabra?

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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:47227-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.