Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guaraniticum
ID:
176148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat & Hassl.) Malme

Source:
ildis

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.23A(13): 78 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175477



Common Names

  • Guarani Desmodium
  • Desmodium guaraniticum
  • Guarani Tick-trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia guaranitica Schindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium asperum guaraniticum Chodat & Hassl. [valid]

Description

Desmodium guaraniticum (also called guarana-do-campo, guarana-do-mato, guarana-serra, guarana-verdadeiro, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America, found in the Cerrado and Caatinga vegetation of Brazil. It typically grows in sandy soils and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium guaraniticum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a cover crop. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium guaraniticum 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 guaraniticum

Desmodium guaraniticum is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Desmodium guaraniticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium guaraniticum?

Desmodium guaraniticum

What is the common name of Desmodium guaraniticum?

Guarani Desmodium

What is the natural habitat of Desmodium guaraniticum?

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

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.