Didymocarpus lineicapsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineicapsa
ID:
647492
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.E.C.Fisch.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 21: 187 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646824
Common Names
- Didymocarpus lineicapsa
- Linear-capsule Didymocarpus
- Linear-capsule Rockcress
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- Trisepalum lineicapsa C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
Description
Didymocarpus lineicapsa (also called 'Lineicapsa 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 lineicapsa 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
The flower of Didymocarpus lineicapsa is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.
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Didymocarpus lineicapsa 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 lineicapsa
Didymocarpus lineicapsa can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus lineicapsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus lineicapsa?
Didymocarpus lineicapsa
What is the common name of Didymocarpus lineicapsa?
Linear-capsule Didymocarpus
What type of plant is Didymocarpus lineicapsa?
Didymocarpus lineicapsa 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
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:380462-1: Based on the initial data import