Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
643643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 7: 246 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642975

Common Names

  • Secunda Dianthera
  • Secunda Waterwort
  • Secunda Water Starwort

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Description

Dianthera secunda (also called Second Dianthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a creeping habit. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthera secunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dianthera secunda are yellow, with a yellow center, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dianthera secunda: This plant grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems.

Where to Find Dianthera secunda

Dianthera secunda is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.

Dianthera secunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthera secunda?

Dianthera secunda

What type of plant is Dianthera secunda?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Dianthera secunda?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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