Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolius
ID:
643042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Finet & Gagnep.) C.Y.Wu ex P.T.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 14(1): 104 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642374

Common Names

  • Desmos Grandifolius
  • Grandifoliate Desmos
  • Grandifoliate Chain Tree

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Description

Desmos grandifolius (also called the large-leaved desmos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmos grandifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmos grandifolius has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmos grandifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Desmos grandifolius

Desmos grandifolius is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Desmos grandifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmos grandifolius?

Desmos grandifolius

What is the common name of Desmos grandifolius?

Large-leaved desmos

What is the natural habitat of Desmos grandifolius?

Desmos grandifolius is found in moist, shady forests in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72787-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.