Codariocalyx motorius - Wikipedia
Codariocalyx motorius (though often placed in Desmodium [1]), known as the telegraph plant, dancing plant, or semaphore plant, is a tropical Asian shrub in the pea family (Fabaceae), one of a few plants capable of rapid movement; others include Mimosa pudica, the …
Mystery of the Dancing Plant: Perhaps the Most Mystical Pea Plant …
I was happy to choose this species known as Codariocalyx motorius (formerly also Desmodium gyrans) as a research topic . It seems I’m not the only one captivated by this common shrub. Charles Darwin was enthralled as well; it was included in one of his last books, The Power of Movement in Plants.
Codariocalyx motorius (Telegraph Plant) - position, watering ...
Codariocalyx motorius, commonly known as the “dancing plant” or “desmodium gyrans,” is a unique and fascinating species that exhibits an extraordinary ability to move its leaves in response to external stimuli.
Growing and Caring for The Telegraph Plant (Codariocalyx motorius)
2023年12月22日 · For your best chance of success, keep the seeds in the mid 70°F (23-25°C) range while germinating if possible and cover the tray in clear plastic to maintain high humidity. Check the soil from time to time to make sure it is remaining moist. The dancing plant can be grown in standard potting soil.
How To Grow Telegraph Houseplants - Gardening Know How
2021年3月25日 · Also known as the dancing plant, the telegraph plant (Codariocalyx motorius - formerly Desmodium gyrans) is a fascinating tropical plant that dances as the leaves move up and down in bright light. Telegraph plant also responds to …
The Telegraph Plant: Codariocalyx motorius (Formerly Also Desmodium gyrans)
2012年1月1日 · The present scientific name of the plant is Codariocalyx motorius (Houtt.) (Ohashi 1973), but for a very long time older names such as Hedysarum gyrans (L.f.), Desmodium gyrans (L.f.) DC, and Desmodium motorium (Houtt.) Merril., were used.
Codariocalyx motorius (Dancing Plant, Telegraph Plant) [formerly ...
2014年3月29日 · Codariocalyx motorius (Dancing Plant, Telegraph Plant) [formerly Desmodium gyrans] Meet the Dancing Plant. This peculiar shrub, native to Asia, has sparked the interests of botanists and others alike.
The ‘Moving Plant of Bengal’: introduction to Western gardens, …
The early history of the European ‘discovery’ of the ‘Moving Plant of Bengal’, now Codariocalyx motorius, but for long known as Desmodium gyrans, is discussed, as is its introduction to Western gardens and its scientific description.
Hedysarum gyrans (L. f.), Desmodium gyrans (L.f.) DC, and Desmodium motorium (Houtt.) Merril., were used. In this chapter we will consistently use the present official name viz. Codariocalyx, but rea.
"The ‘Dancing’ Plant: Codariocalyx motorius (Houtt.) Ohashi
The rhythmic leaflet movements of the plant Desmodium gyrans (L.f.) DC slow down in the presence of a static magnetic field. The leaflet positions were digitally retrieved from sequential CCD...