Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trichechus
ID:
943893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 13: 34 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943231



Common Names

  • Didymoplexiella trichechus
  • Trichechus Didymoplexiella
  • Didymoplexiella Trichechus


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Description

Didymoplexiella trichechus (also called Trichechus 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 trichechus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Didymoplexiella trichechus is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed: The seed of Didymoplexiella trichechus is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Didymoplexiella trichechus are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymoplexiella trichechus 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 trichechus should be watered regularly, fertilized every few weeks, and pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Didymoplexiella trichechus

Didymoplexiella trichechus can be found in Thailand.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

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-61635: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.