Didymoplexis sirichaii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sirichaii
ID:
1330170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suddee
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Fl. Thailand 12(2): 489 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342624
Common Names
- Sirichaii Didymoplexis
- Sirichaii Didymoplexis Plant
- Didymoplexis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymoplexis sirichaii (also called Sirichai Didymoplexis, among many other common names) is a species of parasitic plant native to Thailand. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It typically grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Didymoplexis sirichaii is used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Didymoplexis sirichaii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didymoplexis sirichaii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.
Where to Find Didymoplexis sirichaii
Didymoplexis sirichaii is native to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Didymoplexis sirichaii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymoplexis sirichaii?
Didymoplexis sirichaii
What is the common name of Didymoplexis sirichaii?
Sirichaii didymoplexis
What type of plant is Didymoplexis sirichaii?
Herb
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
Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147511-1: Based on the initial data import