Dicliptera martinicensis
Martinique Foldwing
Also known as: Dianthera martinicensis (Jacq.) J.F.Gmel. +1 more
- Dianthera martinicensis (Jacq.) J.F.Gmel.
- Diapedium martinicense (Juss.) K.D.Koenig
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Dicliptera martinicensis (commonly known as Martinique Foldwing) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Dicliptera genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.