Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
943890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carr) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 32: 175 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943228



Common Names

  • Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis
  • Kinabalu Didymoplexiella
  • Kinabalu Didymoplexiella Palm


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Description

Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis (also called Kinabalu Didymoplexiella, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Borneo and is found in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once established, Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis should be watered regularly, fertilized every few weeks, and pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis

Didymoplexiella kinabaluensis can be found in Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia.

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Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61632: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.