Dicliptera brachiataDicliptera brachiata is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial native to North America, ranging from the eastern United States to Central America.DescriptionDicliptera brachiata grows 0.3–1.0 m tall and has simple ovate leaves. The leaves are smooth, glabrous, and pinnately veined with entire margins.TaxonomyDicliptera brachiata contains the following varieties:Dicliptera brachiata var. glandulosaDicliptera brachiata var. attenuataDicliptera brachiata var. ''ruthii''