Didymosalpinx lanciloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanciloba
ID:
943933
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Keay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 28: 62 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943271
Common Names
- Lanciloba Didymosalpinx
- Didymosalpinx lanciloba
- Lanciloba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymosalpinx lanciloba (also called Lance-leaved 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 India and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Didymosalpinx lanciloba 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 lanciloba 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 lanciloba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Didymosalpinx lanciloba
Didymosalpinx lanciloba 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-61675: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.