Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
fedtschenkoana
ID:
647773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. Obshch. Lyubit. Estestv. Moskovsk. Univ. 34(2): 8 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647105

Common Names

  • Didymophysa Fedtschenkoana
  • Fedtschenko's Didymophysa
  • Fedtschenko Didymophysa

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Synonyms

  • Didymophysa fedtschenkoana fedtschenkoana [unknown]

Description

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana (also called Fedtschenko's Didymophysa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and is found in dry forests, thickets, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana 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

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana sub. incisa Junussov & Kamelin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymophysa fedtschenkoana 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

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Didymophysa fedtschenkoana

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymophysa fedtschenkoana?

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana

What is the natural habitat of Didymophysa fedtschenkoana?

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana is native to Iran.

What is the flowering period of Didymophysa fedtschenkoana?

Didymophysa fedtschenkoana typically flowers from April to May.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

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