Didymoplexis avaratraensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avaratraensis
ID:
644
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb, Nusb. & L.Gaut.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 43 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315098
Common Names
- Didymoplexis avaratraensis
- Madagascar Lace Fern
- Madagascar Lace Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymoplexis avaratraensis (also called Avaratra didymoplexis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a shrub with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Didymoplexis avaratraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymoplexis avaratraensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and short petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymoplexis avaratraensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in humid forests and is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Didymoplexis avaratraensis
Didymoplexis avaratraensis is found in the rainforests of Madagascar.
Didymoplexis avaratraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymoplexis avaratraensis?
Didymoplexis avaratraensis
What is the family of Didymoplexis avaratraensis?
Acanthaceae
What is the native range of Didymoplexis avaratraensis?
Madagascar
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
Louis Paul Gustave Alvin Nusbaumer (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nusb.' in the authors string.
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130379-1: Based on the initial data import