Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
647282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn & Wilbur

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 29: 255 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646614

Common Names

  • Didonica pendula
  • Pendula Didonica
  • Pendula

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Description

Didonica pendula (also called 'Pendulous Didonica', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in grasslands, savannas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Didonica pendula is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didonica pendula is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didonica pendula can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Didonica pendula

Didonica pendula can be found in Brazil.

Didonica pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didonica pendula?

Didonica pendula

What is the common name of Didonica pendula?

Didonica Pendula

What type of plant is Didonica pendula?

Didonica Pendula is an evergreen shrub.

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.