Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
medogensis
ID:
647511

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 2(4): 41 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646843

Common Names

  • Didymocarpus medogensis
  • Medog Didymocarpus
  • Medog Rockcress

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Description

Didymocarpus medogensis (also called 'Medog Didymocarpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is found in rocky slopes and grasslands, at elevations of 500-2000 m. It is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Didymocarpus medogensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymocarpus medogensis is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymocarpus medogensis 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 medogensis

Didymocarpus medogensis can be found in China.

Didymocarpus medogensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus medogensis?

Didymocarpus medogensis

What is the common name of Didymocarpus medogensis?

Medog Didymocarpus

What type of plant is Didymocarpus medogensis?

Didymocarpus medogensis 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-2767541: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.