Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
formosus
ID:
1329651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nangngam & D.J.Middleton

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 42: 37 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342105

Common Names

  • Didymocarpus formosus
  • Beautiful Didymocarpus
  • Formosus Didymocarpus

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Description

Didymocarpus formosus (also called Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Didymocarpus formosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didymocarpus formosus has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2mm. The flowers are borne in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymocarpus formosus is a perennial herb native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Didymocarpus formosus

Didymocarpus formosus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Didymocarpus formosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus formosus?

Didymocarpus formosus

What is the common name of Didymocarpus formosus?

Didymocarpus

What type of plant is Didymocarpus formosus?

Herb

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

David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Pranee Nangngam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nangngam' in the authors string.