Desmotes incomparabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Riley) Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 115 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642449
Common Names
- Desmotes incomparabilis
- Incomparabilis Desmotes
- Incomparabilis Thread Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Erythrochiton incomparabilis L.Riley [unknown]
Description
Desmotes incomparabilis (also called Incomparable Desmotes, 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
Desmotes incomparabilis 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 Desmotes incomparabilis is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmotes incomparabilis 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 Desmotes incomparabilis
Desmotes incomparabilis is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.
Desmotes incomparabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmotes incomparabilis?
Desmotes incomparabilis
What is the common name of Desmotes incomparabilis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Desmotes incomparabilis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Desmotes genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763110: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Athelstan Molesworth Riley (1889-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Riley' in the authors string.
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.