Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 6: 11 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646625
Common Names
- Didymocarpus adenocalyx
- Adenocalyx Didymocarpus
- Adenocalyx
Description
Didymocarpus adenocalyx (also called 'Adenocalyx Didymocarpus', 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
Didymocarpus adenocalyx is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didymocarpus adenocalyx 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus adenocalyx can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-draining soil. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Didymocarpus adenocalyx
Didymocarpus adenocalyx can be found in Brazil.
Didymocarpus adenocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus adenocalyx?
Didymocarpus adenocalyx
What is the common name of Didymocarpus adenocalyx?
Didymocarpus Adenocalyx
What type of plant is Didymocarpus adenocalyx?
Didymocarpus Adenocalyx is an evergreen shrub.
Species in the Didymocarpus genus
Didymocarpus acuminatus,
Didymocarpus adenocalyx,
Didymocarpus adenocarpus,
Didymocarpus albicaulis,
Didymocarpus andersonii,
Didymocarpus antirrhinoides,
Didymocarpus aromaticus,
Didymocarpus aurantiacus,
Didymocarpus aureoglandulosus,
Didymocarpus barbinervius,
Didymocarpus bhutanicus,
Didymocarpus bicolor,
Didymocarpus biserratus,
Didymocarpus bracteatus,
Didymocarpus bullatus,
Didymocarpus burkei,
Didymocarpus cinereus,
Didymocarpus citrina,
Didymocarpus corchorifolius,
Didymocarpus cordatus,
Didymocarpus cortusifolius,
Didymocarpus curvicapsus,
Didymocarpus denticulatus,
Didymocarpus dongrakensis,
Didymocarpus elatior,
Didymocarpus epithemoides,
Didymocarpus gageanus,
Didymocarpus geesinkianus,
Didymocarpus glandulosus,
Didymocarpus graciliflorus,
Didymocarpus grandidentatus,
Didymocarpus heucherifolius,
Didymocarpus hookeri,
Didymocarpus insulsus,
Didymocarpus kerrii,
Didymocarpus leiboensis,
Didymocarpus lineicapsa,
Didymocarpus macrophyllus,
Didymocarpus margaritae,
Didymocarpus medogensis,
Didymocarpus megaphyllus,
Didymocarpus mengtze,
Didymocarpus mollis,
Didymocarpus mortonii,
Didymocarpus nanophyton,
Didymocarpus newmanii,
Didymocarpus oblongus,
Didymocarpus ovatus,
Didymocarpus parryorum,
Didymocarpus paucinervius,
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,