Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ternata
ID:
647274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) A.Weber & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 70: 216 (1997-1998 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646606



Common Names

  • Ternata Didissandra
  • Didissandra Ternata
  • Ternata Dictyoneura


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Synonyms

  • Roettlera ternata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus ternatus Miq. [unknown]

Description

Didissandra ternata (also called 'Ternate Didissandra', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in grasslands, savannas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Didissandra ternata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didissandra ternata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didissandra ternata can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Didissandra ternata

Didissandra ternata can be found in Brazil.

Didissandra ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didissandra ternata?

Didissandra ternata

What is the common name of Didissandra ternata?

Didissandra Ternata

What type of plant is Didissandra ternata?

Didissandra Ternata is an evergreen shrub.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767319: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.