Dicliptera acuminata
Also known as: Diapedium acuminatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze +1 more
- Diapedium acuminatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
- Dicliptera acuminata var. spicata Nees
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Dicliptera acuminata is a plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Dicliptera is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Mexico Gulf, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
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