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
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.
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 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
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,