Desmanthus interior - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
interior
ID:
170907
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Bullock
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1939: 2 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170236
Common Names
- Desmanthus Interior
- Interior Bundleflower
- Interior Prairie Mimosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Acuan interior Britton & Rose [valid]
Description
Desmanthus interior (also called Interior Desmanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the dry regions of North America and is found in dry scrub, grassland and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Desmanthus interior is used as a forage crop, a soil stabilizer, and for its edible seeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmanthus interior has small, white flowers that are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.
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Desmanthus interior is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Desmanthus interior
Desmanthus interior is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as hillsides and roadsides.
Desmanthus interior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmanthus interior?
Desmanthus interior
What is the common name of Desmanthus interior?
Interior Desmanthus
What is the growth habit of Desmanthus interior?
It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall
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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmanthus interior (Britton & Rose) Bullock: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.