Desmos dumosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumosus
ID:
643033
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Saff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 39: 506 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642365
Common Names
- Desmos Dumosus
- Dumose Desmos
- Dumose Chain Tree
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Desmos dumosus (also called Tufted 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 dumosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmos dumosus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Desmos dumosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Desmos dumosus
Desmos dumosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.
Desmos dumosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos dumosus?
Desmos dumosus
What is the natural habitat of Desmos dumosus?
Desmos dumosus is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the average height of Desmos dumosus?
Desmos dumosus 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
William Edwin Safford (1859-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72781-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.