Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bracteolata
ID:
1320943

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood & Scotland

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 693 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333397

Common Names

  • Diceratotheca
  • Bracteolate Daisy
  • African Daisy

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Uses & Benefits

Diceratotheca bracteolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diceratotheca bracteolata is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diceratotheca bracteolata is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Diceratotheca bracteolata

Diceratotheca bracteolata can be found in tropical areas of Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Diceratotheca bracteolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diceratotheca bracteolata?

Diceratotheca bracteolata

What is the common name of Diceratotheca bracteolata?

Diceratotheca Bracteolata

What is the natural habitat of Diceratotheca bracteolata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Diceratotheca genus

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Robert W. Scotland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scotland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120440-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.