Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 90 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645965
Common Names
- Obanensis Dicliptera
- Dicliptera Obanensis
- Obanensis Winged-stem
Description
Dicliptera obanensis (also called Oban Dicliptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of long, narrow, and slightly hairy leaves. It grows in moist habitats such as riverbanks and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera obanensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicliptera obanensis is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera obanensis can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Dicliptera obanensis
Dicliptera obanensis is found in tropical Africa.
Dicliptera obanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera obanensis?
Dicliptera obanensis
What is the family of Dicliptera obanensis?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Dicliptera obanensis?
Tropical America
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,