Desmostachys tenuifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolius
ID:
643114
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 353 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642446
Common Names
- Desmostachys tenuifolius
- Tenuifolius Desmostachys
- Tenuifolius Thread Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Desmostachys preussii Engl. [unknown]
- Desmostachys tenuifolius angustifolius Pellegr. ex Villiers [unknown]
Description
Desmostachys tenuifolius (also called Slender-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 tenuifolius 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 tenuifolius 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 tenuifolius 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 tenuifolius
Desmostachys tenuifolius is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.
Desmostachys tenuifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmostachys tenuifolius?
Desmostachys tenuifolius
What is the common name of Desmostachys tenuifolius?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Desmostachys tenuifolius?
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-2763106: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.