Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aromaticus
ID:
647314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 123 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646646

Common Names

  • Didymocarpus aromaticus
  • Aromaticus Didymocarpus
  • Aromaticus

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera aromatica (Wall. ex D.Don) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus subalternans Wall. ex R.Br. [unknown]
  • Henckelia aromatica (Wall. ex D.Don) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Didymocarpus aromaticus (also called Aromatic Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has white stems and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Didymocarpus aromaticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymocarpus aromaticus 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

Didymocarpus aromaticus 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 aromaticus

Didymocarpus aromaticus can be found in Brazil.

Didymocarpus aromaticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus aromaticus?

Didymocarpus aromaticus

What is the common name of Didymocarpus aromaticus?

Didymocarpus Aromaticus

What type of plant is Didymocarpus aromaticus?

Didymocarpus Aromaticus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767361: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.