Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
645603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 13: 250 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644935

Common Names

  • Dicella bracteosa
  • Bracteosa's Dicella
  • Bracteosa Dicella

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Synonyms

  • Bunchosia bracteosa A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia holosericea Mart. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Dicella bracteosa holosericea (Juss.) Nied. [unknown]
  • Dicella bracteosa lancifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Dicella bracteosa subglabra Nied. [unknown]
  • Dicella holosericea Juss. [unknown]
  • Dicella holosericea argentea A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Dicella lancifolia A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Dicella ovatifolia A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Dicella bracteosa (also called Bracted Dicella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with linear to lanceolate leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicella bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicella bracteosa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicella bracteosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dicella bracteosa

Dicella bracteosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Dicella bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicella bracteosa?

Dicella bracteosa

What is the natural habitat of Dicella bracteosa?

Dry, rocky areas in Central America

What type of plant is Dicella bracteosa?

A perennial herb

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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