Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
176151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Willd.) DC. ex G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
J.C.Loudon, Hort. Brit.: 309 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175480



Common Names

  • Cuspid Desmodium
  • Desmodium cuspidatum
  • Cuspid Tick-trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium cuspidatum longifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) B.G.Schub. [valid]
  • Desmodium bracteosum DC. [unknown]
  • Desmodium cuspidatum cuspidatum [unknown]
  • Hedysarum cuspidatum Muhl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Desmodium longifolium (Vail) Daniels [valid]
  • Hedysarum bracteosum Michx. [valid]
  • Meibomia bracteosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Meibomia cuspidata Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia longifolia Vail [valid]
  • Desmodium bracteosum cuspidatum (Muhl. ex Willd.) DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium bracteosum longifolium B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Desmodium canadense longifolium Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Meibomia bracteosa (DC.) Shafer [unknown]

Description

Desmodium cuspidatum (also called Pointed Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America and Europe. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium cuspidatum is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium cuspidatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium cuspidatum is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Desmodium cuspidatum

Desmodium cuspidatum is native to North America and can be found in Canada and the United States.

Desmodium cuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium cuspidatum?

Desmodium cuspidatum

What is the common name of Desmodium cuspidatum?

Pointed Desmodium

What is the natural habitat of Desmodium cuspidatum?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.