Desmos elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
643035
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Saff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 39: 506 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642367
Common Names
- Desmos Elegans
- Elegant Desmos
- Elegant Chain Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmos elegans (also called the elegant desmos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Desmos elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmos elegans has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmos elegans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Desmos elegans
Desmos elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.
Desmos elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos elegans?
Desmos elegans
What is the natural habitat of Desmos elegans?
Desmos elegans is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the average height of Desmos elegans?
Desmos elegans typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
Species in the Desmos genus
Desmos polycarpus, Desmos chinensis, Desmos chryseus, Desmos cochinchinensis, Desmos costatus, Desmos dinhensis, Desmos dumosus, Desmos dunalii, Desmos elegans, Desmos goezeanus, Desmos grandifolius, Desmos macrocarpus, Desmos pedunculosus, Desmos viridiflorus, Desmos wardianus, Desmos zeylanicus, Desmos acutus, Desmos subbiglandulosus,
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
William Edwin Safford (1859-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72783-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.