Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 40 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645976
Common Names
- Paposana Dicliptera
- Dicliptera Paposana
- Paposana Winged-stem
Description
Dicliptera paposana (also called Paposana Dicliptera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a characteristic white flower and grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dicliptera paposana is used in traditional medicine to treat dysentery, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicliptera paposana is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center, and has four petals. The seeds are small, brown, and elliptical. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicliptera paposana 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 paposana
Dicliptera paposana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo.
Dicliptera paposana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicliptera paposana?
Dicliptera paposana
What type of plant is Dicliptera paposana?
Herb
Where is Dicliptera paposana found?
South 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,