Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
171160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 328 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170489



Common Names

  • Hoary Tick-trefoil
  • Hoary Desmodium
  • Desmodium canescens


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum canescens L. [valid]
  • Meibomia canescens (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium aikinianum L.C.Beck [valid]
  • Hedysarum aikini Eaton [valid]
  • Hedysarum hirsutum J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Hedysarum scaberrimum Elliott [valid]
  • Hedysarum paleaceum Poir. [valid]
  • Pleurolobus canescens (L.) MacMill. [valid]
  • Desmodium canadense hirsutum Hook. [valid]
  • Hedysarum racemiferum J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Desmodium canescens hirsutum B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Desmodium canescens paleaceum (Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia canescens hirsuta (Hook.) Vail [valid]
  • Desmodium canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Desmodium canescens virgatum Desv. [valid]
  • Desmodium canescens albinum Fernald [unknown]
  • Desmodium canescens villosissimum Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hedysarum viridiflorum Willd. [deprecated]

Description

Desmodium canescens (also called Hoary Desmodium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium canescens is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium canescens has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium canescens is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Desmodium canescens

Desmodium canescens is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, thickets, and open woods from Quebec to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas.

Desmodium canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium canescens?

Desmodium canescens

What is the common name of Desmodium canescens?

Hoary tick-trefoil

What is the growth habit of Desmodium canescens?

It is an upright, clumping perennial.

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.