Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
didymus
ID:
73741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 487 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073070



Common Names

  • Didymus
  • False Boneset
  • False Thoroughwort


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Description

Heterocondylus didymus (also called Twin-spurred Heterocondylus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocondylus didymus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocondylus didymus has yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocondylus didymus is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Heterocondylus didymus

Heterocondylus didymus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Heterocondylus didymus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterocondylus didymus?

Heterocondylus didymus

What is the common name of Heterocondylus didymus?

Heterocondylus didymus does not have a common name.

What type of plant is Heterocondylus didymus?

Heterocondylus didymus is a shrub.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278146-2: Based on the initial data import