Didymocarpus kerrii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
647467
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 431 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646799
Common Names
- Didymocarpus kerrii
- Kerri's Didymocarpus
- Kerri's Rockcress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymocarpus kerrii (also called 'Kerria Didymocarpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is found in rocky slopes and grasslands, at elevations of 500-2000 m. It is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Didymocarpus kerrii is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymocarpus kerrii has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus kerrii is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist. It prefers partial shade to full sun.
Where to Find Didymocarpus kerrii
Didymocarpus kerrii can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus kerrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus kerrii?
Didymocarpus kerrii
What is the common name of Didymocarpus kerrii?
Kerr's Didymocarpus
What type of plant is Didymocarpus kerrii?
Didymocarpus kerrii is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767501: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.