Biology:Dicliptera resupinata
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
Dicliptera resupinata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Genus: | Dicliptera |
Species: | D. resupinata
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Binomial name | |
Dicliptera resupinata (Vahl) Juss.
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Dicliptera resupinata, the Arizona foldwing, is a perennial plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to higher areas of southeastern Arizona into Mexico.[1] It is a host to the Texas crescentspot (Anthanassa texana). [2]
Characteristics
Growth Habit: Herb/forb. Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.[3]
Inflorescence and fruit
The inflorescence is a pinkish violet flower surrounded by pairs of large, heart-shaped, green bracts, usually occurring in groups of 3.[1]:74
References
Wikidata ☰ Q15316167 entry
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