Desmos polycarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycarpus
ID:
507649
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jessup
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 447 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506981
Common Names
- Desmos polycarpus
- Polycarpus Desmos
- Desmos Polycarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmos polycarpus (also called Polycarpous Desmos, 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
Desmos polycarpus is used as a timber tree in India and its wood is used for making furniture, agricultural implements, and for fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmos polycarpus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmos polycarpus 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 Desmos polycarpus
Desmos polycarpus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Desmos polycarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos polycarpus?
Desmos polycarpus
What is the family of Desmos polycarpus?
Fabaceae
Where is Desmos polycarpus native to?
China
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
Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77081948-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.