Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campyloclados
ID:
170941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot.1: 276 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170270



Common Names

  • Campyloclados Tick-trefoil
  • Campyloclados Desmodium
  • Campyloclados Tickclover


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia sylvestris S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Meibomia campyloclada (Hemsl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium dubium Pittier [illegitimate]
  • Desmodium flexuosum Pittier [unknown]
  • Desmodium immerens J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Meibomia campylicaulis (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Desmodium campyloclados (also called Curved-leaf 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 campyloclados is used as a forage crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium campyloclados 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 campyloclados 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 campyloclados

Desmodium campyloclados is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in dry habitats, such as in open woodlands and grasslands.

Desmodium campyloclados FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium campyloclados?

Desmodium campyloclados

What type of plant is Desmodium campyloclados?

Desmodium campyloclados is a flowering plant.

Where is Desmodium campyloclados found?

Desmodium campyloclados is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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