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
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.
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 Desmos genus
Desmos polycarpus,
Desmos chinensis,
Desmos chryseus,
Desmos cochinchinensis,
Desmos costatus,
Desmos dinhensis,
Desmos dumosus,
Desmos dunalii,
Desmos elegans,
Desmos goezeanus,
Desmos grandifolius,
Desmos macrocarpus,
Desmos pedunculosus,
Desmos viridiflorus,
Desmos wardianus,
Desmos zeylanicus,
Desmos acutus,
Desmos subbiglandulosus,
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,