Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bullatus
ID:
647347

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 92 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646679

Common Names

  • Didymocarpus bullatus
  • Bullate Didymocarpus
  • Snake's Tail

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera bullata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Didymocarpus bullatus (also called Bullate 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 bullatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymocarpus bullatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymocarpus bullatus 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 bullatus

Didymocarpus bullatus can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Didymocarpus bullatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus bullatus?

Didymocarpus bullatus

What is the common name of Didymocarpus bullatus?

Bullate Didymocarpus

What type of plant is Didymocarpus bullatus?

It is a succulent plant

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,