Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
formosa
ID:
646517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 2, 3: 162 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645849

Common Names

  • Formosa Dicliptera
  • Dicliptera Formosa
  • Beautiful Dicliptera

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Description

Dicliptera formosa (also called 'Formosa Wing' and 'Formosa Wing Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its long, narrow, and forked leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical habitats, often in disturbed areas, and is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Dicliptera formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicliptera formosa is a tubular, two-lipped corolla with a yellowish-white color. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicliptera formosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches in length and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Dicliptera formosa

Dicliptera formosa is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Dicliptera formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicliptera formosa?

Dicliptera formosa

What are the common names of Dicliptera formosa?

Beautiful Dicliptera, Beautiful Dicliptera

What is the growth habit of Dicliptera formosa?

It is a perennial herb with a sprawling habit.

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

Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.