Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
planchonianus
ID:
643092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 2, 9: 399 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642424

Common Names

  • Desmostachys planchonianus
  • Planchonianus Desmostachys
  • Planchonianus Thread Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Desmostachys acuminata Baker [unknown]
  • Desmostachys deltoidea Baker [unknown]
  • Desmostachys nitidus Planch. ex Valeton [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus acuminatus (Baker) H.Hubert [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus angustisepalus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus cuspidatus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus deltoideus (Baker) H.Hubert [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus glabrescens H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus glabriflorus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus glaucifolius H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus intermedius H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus lanceolatus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus mayottensis H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus nervosus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus oblanceolatus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus oblongifolius H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus ovatolanceolatus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus renschii (O.Hoffm. & Hildebr.) H.Hubert [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchonianus subrotundatus H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Desmostachys renschii O.Hoffm. & Hildebr. ex O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Desmostachys planchoniana renschii (O.Hoffm. & Hildebrandt) H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Desmostachys planchonianus (also called Planchon's 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 planchonianus 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 planchonianus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmostachys planchonianus 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 planchonianus

Desmostachys planchonianus is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.

Desmostachys planchonianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmostachys planchonianus?

Desmostachys planchonianus

What is the common name of Desmostachys planchonianus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Desmostachys planchonianus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-2763087: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.