Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mildbr. & Burret) Mildbr. & Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 819 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642453
Common Names
- Desplatsia chrysochlamys
- Chrysochlamys Desplatsia
- Chrysochlamys Thread Orchid
Synonyms
- Ledermannia chrysochlamys Mildbr. & Burret [unknown]
Description
Desplatsia chrysochlamys (also called Golden-green Desplatsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with elliptic-lanceolate leaves, up to 6 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique, growing in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Desplatsia chrysochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desplatsia chrysochlamys is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Desplatsia chrysochlamys is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Desplatsia chrysochlamys
Desplatsia chrysochlamys is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.
Desplatsia chrysochlamys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desplatsia chrysochlamys?
Desplatsia chrysochlamys
What is the common name of Desplatsia chrysochlamys?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Desplatsia chrysochlamys?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Desplatsia genus
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Abelmoschus manihot,
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Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
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Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
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Abutilon benedictum,
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Abutilon buchii,
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Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,