Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
943800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 150 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943138

Common Names

  • Didymaea mexicana
  • Mexicana Vine
  • Mexican Didymaea

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Description

Didymaea mexicana (also called Mexican Didymaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico. It has long, thin, light green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, tropical forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Didymaea mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana is a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Didymaea mexicana

Didymaea mexicana 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,

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