Desmos macrocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
643056
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bân
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 59: 1775 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642388
Common Names
- Desmos Macrocarpus
- Macrocarpous Desmos
- Macrocarpous Chain Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmos macrocarpus (also called 'Large-fruited Desmos', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Desmos macrocarpus is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmos macrocarpus 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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Desmos macrocarpus 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 macrocarpus
Desmos macrocarpus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Desmos macrocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos macrocarpus?
Desmos macrocarpus
What is the common name of Desmos macrocarpus?
Large-fruited tick-trefoil
What is the natural habitat of Desmos macrocarpus?
Desmos macrocarpus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.
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
Nguyên Tiên Bân (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bân' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72797-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.