Dicliptera resupinata

Dicliptera resupinata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Dicliptera
Species: D. resupinata
Binomial name
Dicliptera resupinata
(Vahl) Juss.

Dicliptera resupinata (Arizona foldwing) is a perennial plant in the acanthus family (Acanthaceae) native to higher areas of southeastern Arizona into Mexico.[1]:74

Characteristics

Growth Habit: Herb/Forb. Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.[2]

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

  1. 1 2 Sonoran Desert Wildflowers, Richard Spellenberg, 2nd ed., 2012, ISBN 9780762773688
  2. ↑ Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants, T. Beth Kinsey, 2016. Web.
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