Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 85: 23 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646507
Common Names
- Anisanthera Didissandra
- Didissandra Anisanthera
- Anisanthera Dictyoneura
Description
Didissandra anisanthera (also called Didissandra anisanthera, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with short, thick rhizomes and short-stalked leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Didissandra anisanthera 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 Didissandra anisanthera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didissandra anisanthera 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 Didissandra anisanthera
Didissandra anisanthera can be found in Brazil.
Didissandra anisanthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didissandra anisanthera?
Didissandra anisanthera
What is the natural habitat of Didissandra anisanthera?
Didissandra anisanthera is native to Central and South America.
What is the average height of Didissandra anisanthera?
Didissandra anisanthera can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.
Species in the Didissandra genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,