Desmos chryseus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chryseus
ID:
643020
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 235 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642352
Common Names
- Desmos Chrysaeus
- Golden Desmos
- Golden Chain Tree
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Desmos chryseus (also called Golden Desmos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Desmos chryseus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmos chryseus 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
Desmos chryseus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Desmos chryseus
Desmos chryseus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.
Desmos chryseus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos chryseus?
Desmos chryseus
What is the natural habitat of Desmos chryseus?
Desmos chryseus is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the average height of Desmos chryseus?
Desmos chryseus typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
Species in the Desmos genus
Desmos polycarpus, Desmos chinensis, Desmos chryseus, Desmos cochinchinensis, Desmos costatus, Desmos dinhensis, Desmos dumosus, Desmos dunalii, Desmos elegans, Desmos goezeanus, Desmos grandifolius, Desmos macrocarpus, Desmos pedunculosus, Desmos viridiflorus, Desmos wardianus, Desmos zeylanicus, Desmos acutus, Desmos subbiglandulosus,
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72772-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.