Desmostachys oblongifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
643091
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Villiers
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 15: 48 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642423
Common Names
- Desmostachys oblongifolia
- Oblongifolia Desmostachys
- Oblongifolia Thread Orchid
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- Pyrenacantha brevipes Engl. [unknown]
- Sarcostigma brevipes Engl. [unknown]
- Alsodeiopsis oblongifolia Engl. [unknown]
- Desmostachys brevipes (Engl.) Sleumer [unknown]
Description
Desmostachys oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved 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 oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Desmostachys brevipes var. oblongifolia (Engl.) BoutiqueFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmostachys oblongifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmostachys oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia
Desmostachys oblongifolia is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.
Desmostachys oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmostachys oblongifolia?
Desmostachys oblongifolia
What is the common name of Desmostachys oblongifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Desmostachys oblongifolia?
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-2763086: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Jean-François Villiers (1943-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villiers' in the authors string.