Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteropetala
ID:
642998

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 316 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642330

Common Names

  • Desmopsis heteropetala
  • Heteropetala Desmopsis
  • Desmopsis Plant

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Description

Desmopsis heteropetala (also called Heteropetalous Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Desmopsis heteropetala is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmopsis heteropetala has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmopsis heteropetala is a perennial plant that can be grown in a range of temperatures. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Desmopsis heteropetala

Descmopsis heteropetala can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Desmopsis heteropetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmopsis heteropetala?

Desmopsis heteropetala

What is the common name of Desmopsis heteropetala?

Unequal-petaled desmopsis

What is the natural habitat of Desmopsis heteropetala?

Desmopsis heteropetala 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,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78721-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.