Desmopsis subnuda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subnuda
ID:
1414405
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) G.E.Schatz & Maas
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Blumea 63: 81 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426870
Common Names
- Desmopsis subnuda
- Subnude Desmopsis
- Subnude Desmopsis Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmopsis subnuda (also called Smooth Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Desmopsis subnuda is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmopsis subnuda is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Desmopsis subnuda is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Desmopsis subnuda
Desmopsis subnuda is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
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
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192569-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.