Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 523 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646903
Common Names
- Didymocarpus poilanei
- Poilane's Didymocarpus
- Poilane's Rockcress
Description
Didymocarpus poilanei (also called Poilane's Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and China. It has small, round leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Didymocarpus poilanei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didymocarpus poilanei is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus poilanei is a small, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which root easily in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Didymocarpus poilanei
Didymocarpus poilanei can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus poilanei FAQ
What type of plant is Didymocarpus poilanei?
Didymocarpus poilanei is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Didymocarpus poilanei found?
Didymocarpus poilanei is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
What is the flower size of Didymocarpus poilanei?
The flowers of Didymocarpus poilanei are about 1 cm in size.
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,