Didymocarpus ovatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatus
ID:
647550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barnett
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Bull. Siam Soc. 20: 12 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646882
Common Names
- Didymocarpus ovatus
- Ovate Didymocarpus
- Ovate Rockcress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymocarpus ovatus (also called 'Ovate 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 ovatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didymocarpus ovatus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus ovatus is a small, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which root easily in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Didymocarpus ovatus
Didymocarpus ovatus can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus ovatus FAQ
What type of plant is Didymocarpus ovatus?
Didymocarpus ovatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Didymocarpus ovatus found?
Didymocarpus ovatus is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
What is the flower size of Didymocarpus ovatus?
The flowers of Didymocarpus ovatus are about 1 cm in size.
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-2767578: Based on the initial data import
Euphemia Cowan Barnett (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnett' in the authors string.