Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
vogelii
ID:
643115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Liberia 2: 587 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642447

Common Names

  • Desmostachys vogelii
  • Vogelii Desmostachys
  • Vogelii Thread Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Sarcostigma vogelii Miers [unknown]

Description

Desmostachys vogelii (also called Vogel'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 vogelii 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 vogelii 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 vogelii is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Desmostachys vogelii

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

Desmostachys vogelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmostachys vogelii?

Desmostachys vogelii

What is the common name of Desmostachys vogelii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Desmostachys vogelii?

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-2763108: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.