There is considerable confusion over the correct name for this species. We are following the treatment in Flora of China 19: 1-884. In C. Y. Wu, P. H. Raven & D. Y. Hong and several other works. However, I. Darbyshire & K. Vollesen, in The transfer of the genus Peristrophe to Dicliptera (Acanthaceae), with a new species described from eastern Africa; Kew Bulletin 62: 119-128 (2007), have proposed transferring the genus Peristrophe to Dicliptera - in which case this species will be Dicliptera paniculata (Forssk.) I.Darbysh. This treatment has been largely adopted in Africa, but not yet in Asia and the Americas.

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General Information

Peristrophe paniculata is an erect, perennial plant with stems that can become more or less woody; it can grow up to 150cm tall[, ].
The plant can be used as a green manure and has medicinal potential[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Widespread through subtropical and tropical Africa; E. Asia - China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, through tropical Asia to Australia.

Habitat

Forest undergrowth, hedges, and wasteland[]. Weedy areas, roadsides; at elevations from 600 - 2,200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Annual
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

An essential oil obtained from the plant shows tuberculostatic activity in vitro[].

Agroforestry Uses:

Suitable as a green manure[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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