Desmopsis macrocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
1066732
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Schatz
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066070
Common Names
- Desmopsis macrocalyx
- Large-calyx Desmopsis
- Macrocalyx Desmopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmopsis macrocalyx (also called Large-calyx Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in evergreen or semi-deciduous forests, as well as in secondary forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Desmopsis macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Desmopsis macrocalyx are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmopsis macrocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Desmopsis macrocalyx
Desmopsis macrocalyx is native to Central Africa and can be found in the Congo Basin.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1601337: Based on the initial data import
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.