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

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 Texan 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

  1. 1 2 Sonoran Desert Wildflowers, Richard Spellenberg, 2nd ed., 2012, ISBN 9780762773688
  2. Pollinators of the Sonoran Desert: A Field Guide by N. Chambers, Y. Gray, and S. Buchmann. 2004, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
  3. Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants, T. Beth Kinsey, 2016. Web.


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