Didymocarpus pteronema - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteronema
ID:
647587
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 376 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646919
Common Names
- Didymocarpus pteronema
- Feather-stalk Didymocarpus
- Feather-stalk Rockcress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymocarpus pteronema (also called Winged 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 pteronema 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
The flower of Didymocarpus pteronema is a white or pale pink, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymocarpus pteronema 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 pteronema
Didymocarpus pteronema can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Didymocarpus pteronema FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymocarpus pteronema?
Didymocarpus pteronema
What is the common name of Didymocarpus pteronema?
Feather-stem Didymocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Didymocarpus pteronema?
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-2767610: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.