Desmopsis oerstedii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oerstedii
ID:
643007
Status:
valid
Authors:
Saff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 191 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642339
Common Names
- Desmopsis Oerstedii
- Oersted's Desmopsis
- Oersted's False Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmopsis oerstedii (also called Oersted's 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 oerstedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmopsis oerstedii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmopsis oerstedii 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 oerstedii
Descmopsis oerstedii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Desmopsis oerstedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmopsis oerstedii?
Desmopsis oerstedii
What is the natural habitat of Desmopsis oerstedii?
Desmopsis oerstedii is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
What is the average height of Desmopsis oerstedii?
Desmopsis oerstedii typically grows to a height of 5-7 feet.
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
William Edwin Safford (1859-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78728-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.