Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Saff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 190 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642321
Common Names
- Desmopsis bibracteata
- Bibracteata Desmopsis
- Desmopsis Plant
Description
Desmopsis bibracteata (also called the bibracteate desmopsis, 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
Desmopsis bibracteata 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
The flower of Desmopsis bibracteata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow-tipped petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling has a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Desmopsis bibracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Desmopsis bibracteata
Desmopsis bibracteata is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Desmopsis bibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmopsis bibracteata?
Desmopsis bibracteata
What is the common name of Desmopsis bibracteata?
Bibracteate desmopsis
What is the natural habitat of Desmopsis bibracteata?
Desmopsis bibracteata is found in moist, shady forests in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Desmopsis genus
Desmopsis verrucipes,
Desmopsis bibracteata,
Desmopsis dolichopetala,
Desmopsis erythrocarpa,
Desmopsis heteropetala,
Desmopsis lanceolata,
Desmopsis maxonii,
Desmopsis mexicana,
Desmopsis microcarpa,
Desmopsis neglecta,
Desmopsis oerstedii,
Desmopsis panamensis,
Desmopsis schippii,
Desmopsis trunciflora,
Desmopsis macrocalyx,
Desmopsis dukei,
Desmopsis uxpanapensis,
Desmopsis guerrerensis,
Desmopsis subnuda,
Desmopsis duran,
Desmopsis wendtii,
Desmopsis biseriata,
Desmopsis brachypoda,
Desmopsis nigrescens,
Desmopsis talamancana,
Desmopsis colombiana,
Desmopsis confusa,
Desmopsis dubia,
Species in the Annonaceae family
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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,