Desmodium coloniense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
ildis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot.12: 13 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170276
Common Names
- Colon Tick-trefoil
- Colon Desmodium
- Desmodium coloniense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium coloniense (also called Colonial 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 coloniense is used as a forage crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium coloniense 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 coloniense is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist location.
Where to Find Desmodium coloniense
Desmodium coloniense 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 coloniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium coloniense?
Desmodium coloniense
What type of plant is Desmodium coloniense?
Desmodium coloniense is a flowering plant.
Where is Desmodium coloniense found?
Desmodium coloniense 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
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium coloniense M.E.Jones: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.