Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alsinoides
ID:
943792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl. & Cham.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 1291 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943130

Common Names

  • Didymaea alsinoides
  • Alsinoides Vine
  • Alsinoides Didymaea

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Description

Didymaea alsinoides (also called Alsinoides Didymaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. It has a single, thin, erect, leaf and a single, thin, erect, flower stem. It is found in humid forests, usually at altitudes of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Didymaea alsinoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didymaea alsinoides has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymaea alsinoides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Didymaea alsinoides

Didymaea alsinoides is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61538: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.