Desmostachys longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
643089
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18: 298 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642421
Common Names
- Desmostachys longipes
- Longipes Desmostachys
- Longipes Thread Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmostachys longipes (also called Long-stalked Desmostachys, 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
Desmostachys longipes 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 Desmostachys longipes 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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Desmostachys longipes 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 Desmostachys longipes
Desmostachys longipes is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.
Desmostachys longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmostachys longipes?
Desmostachys longipes
What is the common name of Desmostachys longipes?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Desmostachys longipes?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Desmostachys genus
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763084: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.