Didymocarpus geesinkianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geesinkianus
ID:
647424
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 29: 92 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646756
Common Names
- Didymocarpus geesinkianus
- Geesink's Didymocarpus
- Geesink's Rockcress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymocarpus geesinkianus (also called Geesink's Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and dry savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Didymocarpus geesinkianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymocarpus geesinkianus has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus geesinkianus is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist. It prefers partial shade to full sun.
Where to Find Didymocarpus geesinkianus
Didymocarpus geesinkianus can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Didymocarpus geesinkianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus geesinkianus?
Didymocarpus geesinkianus
What is the common name of Didymocarpus geesinkianus?
Geesink's Didymocarpus
What type of plant is Didymocarpus geesinkianus?
Didymocarpus geesinkianus is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
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-2767463: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.