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
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.
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 Didymoplexiella genus
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,