Didissandra kiewii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kiewii
ID:
647218
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 41(2-3): 212 (1987).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646550
Common Names
- Kiewii Didissandra
- Didissandra Kiewii
- Kiewii Dictyoneura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didissandra kiewii (also called 'Kiew's Didissandra', 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
Didissandra kiewii 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 kiewii is a white, star-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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didissandra kiewii 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 kiewii
Didissandra kiewii can be found in Brazil.
Didissandra kiewii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didissandra kiewii?
Didissandra kiewii
What is the common name of Didissandra kiewii?
Kiew's Didissandra
What type of plant is Didissandra kiewii?
It is a succulent plant
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767268: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.