Didymosalpinx abbeokutae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbeokutae
ID:
943931
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Keay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 28: 62 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943269
Common Names
- Abbeokutae Didymosalpinx
- Didymosalpinx abbeokutae
- Abbeokutae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymosalpinx abbeokutae (also called Abbeokuta Didymosalpinx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small, erect, shrubby, evergreen plant with opposite leaves that are oblong-lanceolate and entire. It is native to Nigeria and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Didymosalpinx abbeokutae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymosalpinx abbeokutae has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymosalpinx abbeokutae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Didymosalpinx abbeokutae
Didymosalpinx abbeokutae can be found in Africa.
Species in the Didymosalpinx genus
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-61673: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.