Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(4): 46 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646665
Common Names
- Didymocarpus Bhutanicus
- Bhutan Didymocarpus
- Bhutanese Didymocarpus
Description
Didymocarpus bhutanicus (also called Bhutan Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Bhutan. It has white stems and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Didymocarpus bhutanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didymocarpus bhutanicus is a yellow-orange color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a thin, white stem with a single, small, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus bhutanicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Didymocarpus bhutanicus
Didymocarpus bhutanicus can be found in Bhutan.
Didymocarpus bhutanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus bhutanicus?
Didymocarpus bhutanicus
What is the common name of Didymocarpus bhutanicus?
Didymocarpus Bhutanicus
What type of plant is Didymocarpus bhutanicus?
Didymocarpus Bhutanicus 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,