Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bridgesii
ID:
170938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schindl.) Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana3: 194 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170267



Common Names

  • Bridges' Tick-trefoil
  • Bridges' Desmodium
  • Bridges' Tickclover


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia bridgesii Schindl. [valid]

Description

Desmodium bridgesii (also called Bridges' Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium bridgesii is used as a forage crop in pastures, as a green manure crop, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium bridgesii is a small, pinkish-purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium bridgesii is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Desmodium bridgesii

Desmodium bridgesii is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. It can be found in lowland rainforests, moist savannas, and open woodlands.

Desmodium bridgesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium bridgesii?

Desmodium bridgesii

What is the common name of Desmodium bridgesii?

Bridgesii Desmodium

Where is Desmodium bridgesii native to?

India

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

Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.