Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucipes
ID:
507648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chatrou, G.E.Schatz & N.Zamora

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 216 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506980

Common Names

  • Desmopsis verrucipes
  • Verrucipes Desmopsis
  • Desmopsis Desmopsis

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Description

Desmopsis verrucipes (also called Warty Desmopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy underside.

Uses & Benefits

Desmopsis verrucipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmopsis verrucipes is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmopsis verrucipes is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Desmopsis verrucipes

Desmopsis verrucipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Desmopsis verrucipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmopsis verrucipes?

Desmopsis verrucipes

What is the family of Desmopsis verrucipes?

Fabaceae

Where is Desmopsis verrucipes native to?

China

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.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Laurentius Willem Chatrou (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatrou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076625-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.