Desmos pedunculosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculosus
ID:
643061
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Bân
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 59: 1774 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642393
Common Names
- Desmos Pedunculosus
- Pedunculate Desmos
- Pedunculate Chain Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmos pedunculosus (also called 'Stalked Desmos', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Desmos pedunculosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmos pedunculosus is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
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Desmos pedunculosus 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 pedunculosus
Desmos pedunculosus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Desmos pedunculosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos pedunculosus?
Desmos pedunculosus
What is the common name of Desmos pedunculosus?
Peduncled tick-trefoil
What is the natural habitat of Desmos pedunculosus?
Desmos pedunculosus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.
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
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Nguyên Tiên Bân (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bân' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72802-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.