Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
647763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 126 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647095



Common Names

  • Didymodoxa Capensis
  • Cape Didymodoxa
  • Cape's Didymodoxa


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Synonyms

  • Urtica capensis L.f. [unknown]
  • Australina capensis (L.f.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Didymodoxa debilis E.Mey. ex Wedd. [illegitimate]
  • Fleurya capensis (L.f.) Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Didymodoxa capensis (also called Cape Didymodoxa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Didymodoxa capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Didymodoxa capensis var. integrifolia (Wedd.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear
Didymodoxa capensis var. capensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymodoxa capensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymodoxa capensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Didymodoxa capensis

Didymodoxa capensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Didymodoxa capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymodoxa capensis?

Didymodoxa capensis

What is the natural habitat of Didymodoxa capensis?

Didymodoxa capensis is native to South Africa.

What is the flowering period of Didymodoxa capensis?

Didymodoxa capensis typically flowers from August to October.

Species in the Didymodoxa genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943860-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.