Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
fenestrata
ID:
1411134

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


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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.

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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 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.
Shokouh Esmailbegi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esmailbegi' in the authors string.