Desmanthus glandulosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosus
ID:
188050
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Luckow
Source:
ildis
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.38: 77 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187379
Common Names
- Desmanthus glandulosus
- Glandular Desmanthus
- Glandular Bundleflower
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- Desmanthus virgatus glandulosus B.L.Turner [valid]
Description
Desmanthus glandulosus (also called Glandular Desmanthus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Desmanthus glandulosus is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmanthus glandulosus is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a small, oval, brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmanthus glandulosus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Indian Ocean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.
Where to Find Desmanthus glandulosus
Desmanthus glandulosus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in disturbed soils.
Desmanthus glandulosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmanthus glandulosus?
Desmanthus glandulosus
What is the common name of Desmanthus glandulosus?
Glandular Desmanthus
What is the family of Desmanthus glandulosus?
Fabaceae
Species in the Desmanthus genus
Desmanthus acuminatus, Desmanthus bicornutus, Desmanthus cooleyi, Desmanthus covillei, Desmanthus fruticosus, Desmanthus interior, Desmanthus leptolobus, Desmanthus obtusus, Desmanthus oligospermus, Desmanthus paspalaceus, Desmanthus pumilus, Desmanthus reticulatus, Desmanthus tatuhyensis, Desmanthus velutinus, Desmanthus virgatus, Desmanthus leptophyllus, Desmanthus pernambucanus, Desmanthus illinoensis, Desmanthus hexapetalus, Desmanthus glandulosus, Desmanthus painteri, Desmanthus pubescens, Desmanthus pringlei, Desmanthus illinoensis, Desmanthus leptophyllus, Desmanthus illinoensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Melissa Ann Luckow (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luckow' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmanthus glandulosus (B.L.Turner) Luckow: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.