Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
943806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 648 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943144



Common Names

  • Didymeles madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Tree
  • Madagascar Didymeles


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Description

Didymeles madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Didymeles, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It has long, thin, light green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, tropical forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Didymeles madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didymeles madagascariensis has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymeles madagascariensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant will require little water.

Where to Find Didymeles madagascariensis

Didymeles madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Buxaceae family

Buxus braimbridgeorum, Buxus cipolinica, Buxus triptera, Buxus yunquensis, Buxus acuminata, Buxus acunae, Buxus acutata, Buxus aneura, Buxus arborea, Buxus austroyunnanensis, Buxus bahamensis, Buxus balearica, Buxus bartlettii, Buxus benguellensis, Buxus bissei, Buxus bodinieri, Buxus brevipes, Buxus calcarea, Buxus capuronii, Buxus chaoanensis, Buxus citrifolia, Buxus cochinchinensis, Buxus cordata, Buxus crassifolia, Buxus cubana, Buxus ekmanii, Buxus excisa, Buxus glomerata, Buxus gonoclada, Buxus hainanensis, Buxus harlandii, Buxus hebecarpa, Buxus hildebrandtii, Buxus humbertii, Buxus ichagensis, Buxus imbricata, Buxus itremoensis, Buxus jaucoensis, Buxus laevigata, Buxus lancifolia, Buxus latistyla, Buxus leivae, Buxus linearifolia, Buxus lisowskii, Buxus liukiuensis, Buxus loheri, Buxus macowanii, Buxus macrocarpa, Buxus macrophylla, Buxus madagascarica,

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