Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guerrerensis
ID:
1333762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gonz.-Martínez & J.Jiménez Ram.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 68: 51 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346216

Common Names

  • Desmopsis guerrerensis
  • Guerrerensis Desmopsis
  • Guerrerensis Plant

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Description

Desmopsis guerrerensis (also called Guerrero Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a species of Desmopsis native to Mexico. It is a small, shrubby plant with thick, fleshy stems and small, ovate leaves. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Desmopsis guerrerensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmopsis guerrerensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmopsis guerrerensis is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Desmopsis guerrerensis

Desmopsis guerrerensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Desmopsis guerrerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmopsis guerrerensis?

Desmopsis guerrerensis

What are the common names of Desmopsis guerrerensis?

Guerrero's desmopsis

Where is Desmopsis guerrerensis native to?

Mexico

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,

References

César Adrián González Martínez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.-Martínez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156285-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.