Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caripense
ID:
171161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 292 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170490



Common Names

  • Caribbean Tick-trefoil
  • Desmodium caripense
  • Caribbean Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium cumanense (Kunth) DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum caripense Kunth [valid]
  • Meibomia caripensis (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum cumanense Kunth [valid]
  • Hedysarum supinum Kunth [illegitimate]

Description

Desmodium caripense (also called Caripense 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 caripense 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 caripense 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 caripense is a perennial herb native to South 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 caripense

Desmodium caripense can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Desmodium caripense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium caripense?

Desmodium caripense

What is the common name of Desmodium caripense?

Caripense desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium caripense?

It is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.