Desmopsis dubia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
1540601
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ortíz-Rodr. & Espinosa-Jiménez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 38(4)-e02608: 2 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022098
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmopsis dubia (also called Dubious Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It has a dense, round crown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of shade.
Uses & Benefits
Desmopsis dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmopsis dubia is yellow and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Desmopsis dubia: Desmopsis dubia is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil, and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require little maintenance.
Where to Find Desmopsis dubia
Desmopsis dubia is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Desmopsis dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmopsis dubia?
Desmopsis dubia
What is the common name of Desmopsis dubia?
Dubious Desmopsis
What is the natural habitat of Desmopsis dubia?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Desmopsis genus
Desmopsis verrucipes, Desmopsis bibracteata, Desmopsis dolichopetala, Desmopsis erythrocarpa, Desmopsis heteropetala, Desmopsis lanceolata, Desmopsis maxonii, Desmopsis mexicana, Desmopsis microcarpa, Desmopsis neglecta, Desmopsis oerstedii, Desmopsis panamensis, Desmopsis schippii, Desmopsis trunciflora, Desmopsis macrocalyx, Desmopsis dukei, Desmopsis uxpanapensis, Desmopsis guerrerensis, Desmopsis subnuda, Desmopsis duran, Desmopsis wendtii, Desmopsis biseriata, Desmopsis brachypoda, Desmopsis nigrescens, Desmopsis talamancana, Desmopsis colombiana, Desmopsis confusa, Desmopsis dubia,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77210288-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.