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
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.
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,