Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burkartii
ID:
1319777

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.P.Lima & Vanni

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa40: 56 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332231



Common Names

  • Desmodium Burkartii
  • Burkart's Desmodium
  • Burkart's Desmodium Bush


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Description

Desmodium burkartii (also called Burkart's Desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with pink flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium burkartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium burkartii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium burkartii is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Desmodium burkartii

Desmodium burkartii is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Desmodium burkartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium burkartii?

Desmodium burkartii

What is the common name of Desmodium burkartii?

Burkart's Desmodium

Where is Desmodium burkartii found?

It is found in 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

Ricardo Oscar Vanni (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanni' in the authors string.
Laura Cristina Pires Lima (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.P.Lima' in the authors string.