Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
craspediferum
ID:
1062440

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.G.Azevedo & Abruzzi de Oliveira

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot.5: 1 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061778



Common Names

  • Desmodium craspediferum
  • Craspediferum Plant
  • Craspediferum Bush


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Uses & Benefits

Desmodium craspediferum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium craspediferum is a yellow-orange, pea-like flower with five petals, growing in clusters. The seed is a dark brown, flat, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium craspediferum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Desmodium craspediferum

Desmodium craspediferum is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.

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

Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Maria de Lourdes Abruzzi Aragão de Oliveira (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abruzzi de Oliveira' in the authors string.