About Desmos chinensis Lour.
Desmos chinensis Lour. is a vine or spreading shrub. When it finds adequate support, it may grow up to 4 m high, otherwise it rarely grows taller than 150 cm. Its pollen is shed as permanent tetrads. Desmos chinensis is found throughout Southeast Asia, from Nepal to the Philippines. It grows at the edge of forests in flat areas at elevations up to 600 m. It may grow as a ruderal plant on the sides of roads, rural causeways and other disturbed terrain. It thrives in slightly shady places. This species is commonly used in the Bangkok urban landscape. Desmos chinensis is used to create shade along various sidewalks and bus stops. It is widely utilised in city settings, due to its dense leaf growth which provides cool shade, a relatively thin trunk and a root system that does not break sidewalk pavement.
