Desmopsis mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
643004
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 24(10): 14 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642336
Common Names
- Desmopsis Mexicana
- Mexican Desmopsis
- Mexican False Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmopsis mexicana (also called Mexican Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Desmopsis mexicana is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmopsis mexicana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmopsis mexicana is a perennial plant that can be grown in a range of temperatures. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Desmopsis mexicana
Descmopsis mexicana can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Desmopsis mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmopsis mexicana?
Desmopsis mexicana
What is the natural habitat of Desmopsis mexicana?
Desmopsis mexicana is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
What is the average height of Desmopsis mexicana?
Desmopsis mexicana typically grows to a height of 5-7 feet.
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
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78725-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.