Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 485 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645921
Common Names
- Dicliptera maculata
- Spotted Dicliptera
- Spotted Winged-Stem
Description
Dicliptera maculata (also called Spotted dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dicliptera maculata sub. usambarica (Lindau) I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera maculata sub. pallidiflora I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera maculata sub. hirta (K.Balkwill) I.Darbysh.
Dicliptera maculata sub. maculata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dicliptera maculata are small, tubular, and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera maculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Where to Find Dicliptera maculata
Dicliptera maculata can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Dicliptera maculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera maculata?
Dicliptera maculata
What are the common names of Dicliptera maculata?
Spotted Dicliptera
What is the natural habitat of Dicliptera maculata?
Dry grassland, scrubland, and open woodland
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,