Desmos zeylanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanicus
ID:
643084
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Saff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 39: 506 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642416
Common Names
- Desmos zeylanicus
- Zeylanicus Desmos
- Zeylanicus Thread Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmos zeylanicus (also called Ceylon Desmos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with elliptic-lanceolate leaves, up to 6 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique, growing in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Desmos zeylanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmos zeylanicus 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 zeylanicus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Desmos zeylanicus
Desmos zeylanicus is native to Sri Lanka and can be found growing in the wild in the wet zone of the country.
Desmos zeylanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmos zeylanicus?
Desmos zeylanicus
What is the common name of Desmos zeylanicus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Desmos zeylanicus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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:72818-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.