Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
182964

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles10(2): 186 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182293



Common Names

  • Hairy Tick-Trefoil
  • Hairy Desmodium
  • Hairy Pea


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium asperum michelii Schindl. [invalid]
  • Meibomia hirsuta Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia distorta michelii Schindl. [valid]

Description

Desmodium hirsutum (also called Hairy Tick-Trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2-0.6 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers warm, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium hirsutum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium hirsutum is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Desmodium hirsutum

Desmodium hirsutum can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Desmodium hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium hirsutum?

Desmodium hirsutum

What are the common names of Desmodium hirsutum?

Hairy tick-trefoil, hairy desmodium, or hairy tick-clover

What is the natural habitat of Desmodium hirsutum?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines

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

Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491808-1: Based on the initial data import