Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1079430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 13: 30 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078768



Common Names

  • Desmoscelis Villosa
  • Hairy Desmoscelis
  • Hairy Melastome


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Description

Desmoscelis villosa (also called 'Hairy Desmoscelis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmoscelis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmoscelis villosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmoscelis villosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Desmoscelis villosa

Desmoscelis villosa can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Desmoscelis genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20300077: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.