Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolium
ID:
654835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 360 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654167

Common Names

  • Dopatrium acutifolium
  • Acutifolium Dopatrium
  • Acutifolium

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Description

Dopatrium acutifolium (also called Sharp-leaved Dopatrium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rootstock and a stem up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white, pink or purple, and the fruits are ovoid capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Dopatrium acutifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dopatrium acutifolium is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dopatrium acutifolium: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dopatrium acutifolium

Dopatrium acutifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Dopatrium acutifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dopatrium acutifolium?

Dopatrium acutifolium

What is the common name of Dopatrium acutifolium?

Sharp-leaved Dopatrium

What type of plant is Dopatrium acutifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802158-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].