Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
170921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 312 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170250



Common Names

  • Affine Desmodium
  • Affine Ticktrefoil
  • Affine Beggarweed


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium albiflorum Benth. & Oerst. [unknown]
  • Meibomia affinis (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia albiflora (Salzm. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium albiflorum grandifolia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Desmodium albiflorum Salzm. ex Benth. [valid]

Description

Desmodium affine (also called Affine Desmodium, 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

Desmodium affine is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil improver, and as a source of biomass for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium affine is a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium affine 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 Desmodium affine

Desmodium affine is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Desmodium affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium affine?

Desmodium affine

What is the common name of Desmodium affine?

Affine Desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium affine?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 3 feet tall

Species in the Desmodium genus

Desmodium affine, Desmodium ambiguum, Desmodium amplifolium, Desmodium angustatum, Desmodium angustifolium, Desmodium arechavaletae, Desmodium arizonicum, Desmodium batocaulon, Desmodium bellum, Desmodium bioculatum, Desmodium bridgesii, Desmodium callilepis, Desmodium campyloclados, Desmodium canaliculatum, Desmodium chartaceum, Desmodium chiapense, Desmodium cinerascens, Desmodium coloniense, Desmodium conzattii, Desmodium cordistipulum, Desmodium crassum, Desmodium cubense, Desmodium cuneatum, Desmodium delotum, Desmodium densiflorum, Desmodium denudatum, Desmodium fernaldii, Desmodium floridanum, Desmodium foliosum, Desmodium ghiesbreghtii, Desmodium glabrescens, Desmodium gracile, Desmodium grahamii, Desmodium guadalajaranum, Desmodium hartwegianum, Desmodium hassleri, Desmodium helleri, Desmodium illinoense, Desmodium infractum, Desmodium intermedium, Desmodium jaliscanum, Desmodium johnstonii, Desmodium lamprocarpum, Desmodium lavanduliflorum, Desmodium leptoclados, Desmodium limense, Desmodium lindheimeri, Desmodium longiarticulatum, Desmodium luteolum, Desmodium macrodesmum,

Species in the Fabaceae family