Didymostigma leiophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiophyllum
ID:
647774
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang & Xiao H.Lu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 32: 565 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647106
Common Names
- Didymostigma Leiophyllum
- Smooth-Leaved Didymostigma
- Smooth Didymostigma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymostigma leiophyllum (also called Leiophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and is found in dry forests, thickets, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Didymostigma leiophyllum 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 Didymostigma leiophyllum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymostigma leiophyllum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 feet (0.6 m) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Didymostigma leiophyllum
Didymostigma leiophyllum can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Didymostigma leiophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymostigma leiophyllum?
Didymostigma leiophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Didymostigma leiophyllum?
Didymostigma leiophyllum is native to Iran.
What is the flowering period of Didymostigma leiophyllum?
Didymostigma leiophyllum typically flowers from April to May.
Species in the Didymostigma genus
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-2767794: Based on the initial data import
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Xiao Hong Lu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xiao H.Lu' in the authors string.