Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
DICLIPTERA Jussieu, Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 9: 267. 1807, nom. cons. vs. Diapedium J. Koenig 1805.
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TYPE: Dicliptera chinensis (Linnaeus) Jussieu, typ. cons. (Justicia chinensis Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicliptera brachiata | BRANCHED FOLDWING | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Dicliptera sexangularis | SIXANGLE FOLDWING | Native FAC (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Bracteoles boradly obovate to spatulate-oblong, 4-7 mm long; corolla white, pink, to purple, 15-20 mm long
1. Bracteoles linear-lanceolate to spatulate-mucronate, 8-15 mm long; corolla pale to dark red, 20-25 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochosiphon | Brochosiphon Nees von Esenbeck, in de Candolle, Prodr. 11: 492. 1847. | TYPE: Brochosiphon australis Nees von Esenbeck | |
| Dactylostegium | Dactylostegium Nees von Esenbeck, in Martius, Fl. Bras. 9: 162, t. 31. 1847. | TYPE: Dactylostegium sparsiflorum Nees von Esenbeck | |
| Diapedium | Diapedium J. Koenig, Ann. Bot. (Koenig & Sims) 2: 189. 1805, nom. rej. vs. Dicliptera Jussieu 1807. | TYPE: Justicia chinensis Linnaeus = Dicliptera Jussieu 1807. | |
| Kuniria | Kuniria Rafinesque, Fl. Tellur. 4: 61. 1838 ("1836"). | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Solenochasma | Solenochasma Fenzl, in Jacquin f., Ecl. Pl. rar. 2: 1. 1844. | TYPE: Solenochasma assurgens (Linnaeus) Fenzl (Justicia assurgens Linnaeus) |