Didymocarpus praeteritus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praeteritus
ID:
647577
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt & R.Davidson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 21: 213 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646909
Common Names
- Didymocarpus praeteritus
- Forgotten Didymocarpus
- Forgotten Rockcress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymocarpus praeteritus (also called Forgotten Didymocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and China. It has small, round leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Didymocarpus praeteritus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is known for its bright and attractive flowers, and its long flowering period. It is also used in traditional medicine, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymocarpus praeteritus has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus praeteritus 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 praeteritus
Didymocarpus praeteritus can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus praeteritus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus praeteritus?
Didymocarpus praeteritus
What is the common name of Didymocarpus praeteritus?
Past Didymocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Didymocarpus praeteritus?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan, at elevations of 1500-3000 m.
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-2767601: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.