Didymocarpus platycalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycalyx
ID:
647566
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 81 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646898
Common Names
- Didymocarpus platycalyx
- Broad-calyx Didymocarpus
- Broad-calyx Rockcress
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- Roettlera platycalyx Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Didymocarpus platycalyx (also called Chinese Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and India. It has small, round leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Didymocarpus platycalyx 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 platycalyx is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Didymocarpus platycalyx 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 platycalyx
Didymocarpus platycalyx can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus platycalyx FAQ
What type of plant is Didymocarpus platycalyx?
Didymocarpus platycalyx is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Didymocarpus platycalyx found?
Didymocarpus platycalyx is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
What is the flower size of Didymocarpus platycalyx?
The flowers of Didymocarpus platycalyx 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-2767592: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.