About Desmos lawii
Desmos lawii (Desmos lawii) is a shrub belonging to the Annonaceae family (Custard apple family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, solitary/cymose flower clusters, aggregate berry/syncarp fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Desmos lawii
- Genus
- Desmos
- Family
- ANNONACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- South India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Annonaceae
Custard apple family
Desmos lawii belongs to the Annonaceae family.
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