Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hohen.) Esmailbegi, D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(2): 334. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423599
Common Names
- Didymophysa fenestrata
- Fenestrata Didymophysa
- Didymophysa Fenestrata
Description
Didymophysa fenestrata (also called Fenestrate Root-knot Nematode, among many other common names) is a microscopic organism native to East Asia. It has a small, round body and a single tail that is curved like a hook. The body is covered in a protective coating and is capable of burrowing into plant roots. It is found in moist, tropical soils.
Uses & Benefits
Didymophysa fenestrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymophysa fenestrata has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didymophysa fenestrata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Didymophysa fenestrata
Didymophysa fenestrata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Didymophysa fenestrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymophysa fenestrata?
Didymophysa fenestrata
What is the common name of Didymophysa fenestrata?
Didymophysa
What type of plant is Didymophysa fenestrata?
Herb
Species in the Didymophysa 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
Shokouh Esmailbegi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esmailbegi' in the authors string.