Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
khiriwongensis
ID:
943894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Orchid Fl. Thailand 13: 13 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943232



Common Names

  • Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis
  • Khiriwongensis Didymoplexiopsis
  • Didymoplexiopsis Khiriwongensis


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Description

Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis (also called Khiriwong Didymoplexiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Thailand and is found in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a herbal tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis

Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis can be found in Thailand.

Species in the Didymoplexiopsis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61637: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.