Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptius
ID:
647076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Desv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric. 3: 160 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646408



Common Names

  • Aegyptius Didesmus
  • Didesmus Aegyptius
  • Aegyptius Dictyoneura


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Description

Didesmus aegyptius (also called 'Egyptian Didesmus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Egypt. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Didesmus aegyptius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didesmus aegyptius is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didesmus aegyptius can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-draining soil. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Didesmus aegyptius

Didesmus aegyptius can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Didesmus aegyptius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didesmus aegyptius?

Didesmus aegyptius

What is the natural habitat of Didesmus aegyptius?

Didesmus aegyptius is native to Central and South America.

What is the average height of Didesmus aegyptius?

Didesmus aegyptius can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

Species in the Didesmus genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767125: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.