Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 371 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623557
Common Names
- Cosmianthemum Dido
- Dido Plant
- Dido's Plant
Description
Cosmianthemum dido (also called 'Dido's Cosmianthemum', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmianthemum dido is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cosmianthemum dido flower is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower that blooms in early spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmianthemum dido is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Offsets can be removed in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Cosmianthemum dido
Cosmianthemum dido is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Cosmianthemum dido FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmianthemum dido?
Cosmianthemum dido
What is the common name of Cosmianthemum dido?
Dido Cosmianthemum
What type of plant is Cosmianthemum dido?
It is a type of shrub
Species in the Cosmianthemum genus
Cosmianthemum angustifolium,
Cosmianthemum anomalum,
Cosmianthemum brookeae,
Cosmianthemum bullatum,
Cosmianthemum dido,
Cosmianthemum guangxiense,
Cosmianthemum knoxiifolium,
Cosmianthemum latifolium,
Cosmianthemum magnifolium,
Cosmianthemum obtusifolium,
Cosmianthemum punctulatum,
Cosmianthemum subglabrum,
Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,