| Dicliptera resupinata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| 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. It is a host to the Texan crescentspot (Anthanassa texana).
Characteristics
Growth Habit: Herb/forb. Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.
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.
References
- ^ Sonoran Desert Wildflowers, Richard Spellenberg, 2nd ed., 2012, ISBN 9780762773688
- Pollinators of the Sonoran Desert: A Field Guide by N. Chambers, Y. Gray, and S. Buchmann. 2004, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
- Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants, T. Beth Kinsey, 2016. Web.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Dicliptera resupinata |
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| Justicia resupinata | |
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