Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
biserratus
ID:
647338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnett

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Bull. Siam Soc. 20: 11 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646670



Common Names

  • Didymocarpus biserratus
  • Painted Didymocarpus
  • Snake's Tail


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Synonyms

  • Didymocarpus siamensis Barnett [unknown]

Description

Didymocarpus biserratus (also called Two-Toothed Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has white stems and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Didymocarpus biserratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymocarpus biserratus is a yellow-orange color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a thin, white stem with a single, small, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymocarpus biserratus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Didymocarpus biserratus

Didymocarpus biserratus can be found in India.

Didymocarpus biserratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus biserratus?

Didymocarpus biserratus

What is the common name of Didymocarpus biserratus?

Two-toothed Didymocarpus

What type of plant is Didymocarpus biserratus?

It is a succulent plant

Species in the Didymocarpus genus

Didymocarpus acuminatus, Didymocarpus adenocalyx, Didymocarpus adenocarpus, Didymocarpus albicaulis, Didymocarpus andersonii, Didymocarpus antirrhinoides, Didymocarpus aromaticus, Didymocarpus aurantiacus, Didymocarpus aureoglandulosus, Didymocarpus barbinervius, Didymocarpus bhutanicus, Didymocarpus bicolor, Didymocarpus biserratus, Didymocarpus bracteatus, Didymocarpus bullatus, Didymocarpus burkei, Didymocarpus cinereus, Didymocarpus citrina, Didymocarpus corchorifolius, Didymocarpus cordatus, Didymocarpus cortusifolius, Didymocarpus curvicapsus, Didymocarpus denticulatus, Didymocarpus dongrakensis, Didymocarpus elatior, Didymocarpus epithemoides, Didymocarpus gageanus, Didymocarpus geesinkianus, Didymocarpus glandulosus, Didymocarpus graciliflorus, Didymocarpus grandidentatus, Didymocarpus heucherifolius, Didymocarpus hookeri, Didymocarpus insulsus, Didymocarpus kerrii, Didymocarpus leiboensis, Didymocarpus lineicapsa, Didymocarpus macrophyllus, Didymocarpus margaritae, Didymocarpus medogensis, Didymocarpus megaphyllus, Didymocarpus mengtze, Didymocarpus mollis, Didymocarpus mortonii, Didymocarpus nanophyton, Didymocarpus newmanii, Didymocarpus oblongus, Didymocarpus ovatus, Didymocarpus parryorum, Didymocarpus paucinervius,

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