Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chrysadenius
ID:
943810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Anais Reunião Sul-Amer. Bot. 3: 82 (1938 publ. 1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943148



Common Names

  • Didymocistus chrysadenius
  • Chrysadenius Tree
  • Golden-flowered Didymocistus


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Description

Didymocistus chrysadenius (also called Yellow Rockrose, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and grey-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Didymocistus chrysadenius is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didymocistus chrysadenius has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymocistus chrysadenius is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant will require little water.

Where to Find Didymocistus chrysadenius

Didymocistus chrysadenius is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Didymocistus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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