Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrocarpa
ID:
642993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 26 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642325

Common Names

  • Desmopsis erythrocarpa
  • Erythrocarpa Desmopsis
  • Desmopsis Plant

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Description

Desmopsis erythrocarpa (also called the red-fruited 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 erythrocarpa 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 erythrocarpa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmopsis erythrocarpa 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 erythrocarpa

Descmopsis erythrocarpa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Desmopsis erythrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmopsis erythrocarpa?

Desmopsis erythrocarpa

What is the common name of Desmopsis erythrocarpa?

Red-fruited desmopsis

What is the natural habitat of Desmopsis erythrocarpa?

Desmopsis erythrocarpa is found in moist, shady forests in the southeastern United States.

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,

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