Trisetella didyma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didyma
ID:
329154
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 57 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328486
Common Names
- Trisetella didyma
- Didyma Trisetella
- Trisetella Didyma
Searching for Trisetella didyma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Masdevallia didyma Luer [unknown]
- Triaristella didyma (Luer) Luer [unknown]
- Triaristellina didyma (Luer) Rauschert [unknown]
Description
Trisetella didyma (also called Twin trisetella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetella didyma has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trisetella didyma is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Searching for Trisetella didyma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetella didyma can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Trisetella didyma
Trisetella didyma can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella didyma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella didyma?
Trisetella didyma
What is the common name of Trisetella didyma?
Didyma Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella didyma?
Acanthaceae
Species in the Trisetella genus
Trisetella abbreviata, Trisetella andreettae, Trisetella cordeliae, Trisetella dalstroemii, Trisetella didyma, Trisetella dressleri, Trisetella escobarii, Trisetella fissidens, Trisetella gemmata, Trisetella hirtzii, Trisetella hoeijeri, Trisetella lasiochila, Trisetella nodulifera, Trisetella pantex, Trisetella regia, Trisetella scobina, Trisetella sororia, Trisetella strumosa, Trisetella tenuissima, Trisetella triaristella, Trisetella triglochin, Trisetella vittata, Trisetella klingeri, Trisetella portillae,
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-209038: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.