Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obtusum
ID:
647775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clarke) W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 189 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647107

Common Names

  • Didymostigma Obtusum
  • Blunt-Leaved Didymostigma
  • Blunt Didymostigma

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera obtusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chirita obtusa C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus clarkei H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Didymostigma obtusum (also called Obtuse Didymostigma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and is found in dry forests, thickets, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Didymostigma obtusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymostigma obtusum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymostigma obtusum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 feet (0.6 m) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Didymostigma obtusum

Didymostigma obtusum can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Didymostigma obtusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymostigma obtusum?

Didymostigma obtusum

What is the natural habitat of Didymostigma obtusum?

Didymostigma obtusum is native to Iran.

What is the flowering period of Didymostigma obtusum?

Didymostigma obtusum typically flowers from April to May.

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-2767795: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Benjamin Clarke (1813-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clarke' in the authors string.