Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
170925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 328 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170254



Common Names

  • Narrowleaf Desmodium
  • Narrow-leaved Desmodium
  • Slender Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium incanum angustifolium (Kunth) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Desmodium subspicatum S.Watson [valid]
  • Hedysarum angustifolium Kunth [valid]
  • Desmodium angustifolium typicum B.G.Schub. [invalid]
  • Meibomia angustifolia (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium linearifolium DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia linearifolia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium supinum angustifolium (Kunth) Urb. [unknown]
  • Desmodium canum angustifolium (Kunth) Leon & Alain [unknown]
  • Desmodium angustifolium angustifolium [unknown]
  • Desmodium gramineum A.Gray [valid]
  • Desmodium supinum amblyophyllum Urb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum mexicanum Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Meibomia angustifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Kearney [unknown]
  • Meibomia graminea Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia subspicata Schindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium canum angustifolium (Griseb.) León & Alain [valid]
  • Desmodium frutescens angustifolium Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia incana angustifolia O.F.Cook & G.N.Collins [valid]
  • Desmodium angustifolium gramineum (A.Gray) B.G.Schub. [unknown]
  • Desmodium frutescens amblyophyllum (Urb.) Schindl. [unknown]

Description

Desmodium angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved 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 angustifolium is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil improver, and as a source of biomass for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium angustifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium angustifolium 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 angustifolium

Desmodium angustifolium is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in moist habitats, such as along streams and in wet meadows.

Desmodium angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium angustifolium?

Desmodium angustifolium

What is the common name of Desmodium angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved Desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium angustifolium?

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

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.