Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
asper
ID:
648643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 60: 418 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647975

Common Names

  • Dinteracanthus asper
  • Asper Dinteracanthus
  • Dinteracanthus

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Description

Dinteracanthus asper (also called 'Rough Dinteracanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dinteracanthus asper is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dinteracanthus asper is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinteracanthus asper is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Dinteracanthus asper

Dinteracanthus asper is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Dinteracanthus asper FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dinteracanthus asper?

Dinteracanthus asper

What is the common name of Dinteracanthus asper?

Rough Dinteracanthus

What is the family of Dinteracanthus asper?

Asteraceae

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:47778-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.