Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goezeanus
ID:
643041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Jessup

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 227 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642373



Common Names

  • Desmos Goezeanus
  • Goezean Desmos
  • Goezean Chain Tree


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Description

Desmos goezeanus (also called Goeze's 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 goezeanus 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 goezeanus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmos goezeanus 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 goezeanus

Desmos goezeanus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Desmos goezeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmos goezeanus?

Desmos goezeanus

What is the common name of Desmos goezeanus?

Goeze's desmos

What is the natural habitat of Desmos goezeanus?

Desmos goezeanus is found in moist, shady forests in the southeastern United States.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943246-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.