Desmodium chiapense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.6: 53 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170274
Common Names
- Chiapas Tick-trefoil
- Chiapas Desmodium
- Desmodium chiapense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium chiapense (also called Chiapas Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central 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 chiapense is used as a forage crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium chiapense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium chiapense 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 chiapense
Desmodium chiapense is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in moist habitats, such as along streams and in wet meadows.
Desmodium chiapense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium chiapense?
Desmodium chiapense
What type of plant is Desmodium chiapense?
Desmodium chiapense is a flowering plant.
Where is Desmodium chiapense found?
Desmodium chiapense 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
References
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium chiapense Brandegee: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.