Desmodium cinerascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.5(6): 48 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170275
Common Names
- Ashy Tick-trefoil
- Ashy Desmodium
- Desmodium cinerascens
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- Meibomia canbyi Schindl. [valid]
- Meibomia cinerascens Kuntze [valid]
Description
Desmodium cinerascens (also called Ashy 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 cinerascens is used as a forage crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium cinerascens 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 cinerascens 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 cinerascens
Desmodium cinerascens 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 cinerascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium cinerascens?
Desmodium cinerascens
What type of plant is Desmodium cinerascens?
Desmodium cinerascens is a flowering plant.
Where is Desmodium cinerascens found?
Desmodium cinerascens 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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium cinerascens A.Gray: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.