Didymoplexis africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
943895
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 465 (1951 publ. 1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943233
Common Names
- Didymoplexis africana
- Africana Didymoplexis
- Didymoplexis Africana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymoplexis africana (also called African Didymoplexis, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and is found in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Didymoplexis africana 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 Didymoplexis africana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed: The seed of Didymoplexis africana is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Didymoplexis africana are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymoplexis africana 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, Didymoplexis africana should be watered regularly, fertilized every few weeks, and pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Didymoplexis africana
Didymoplexis africana can be found in Africa.
Species in the Didymoplexis genus
Didymoplexis seidenfadenii, Didymoplexis africana, Didymoplexis cornuta, Didymoplexis flexipes, Didymoplexis himalaica, Didymoplexis latilabris, Didymoplexis micradenia, Didymoplexis minor, Didymoplexis obreniformis, Didymoplexis pachystomoides, Didymoplexis pallens, Didymoplexis philippinensis, Didymoplexis striata, Didymoplexis torricellensis, Didymoplexis trukensis, Didymoplexis verrucosa, Didymoplexis vietnamica, Didymoplexis avaratraensis, Didymoplexis recurvata, Didymoplexis sirichaii,
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-61639: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.