Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusum
ID:
171172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Bigelow) L.C.Beck

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. North. Middle States: 86 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170501



Common Names

  • Creeping Tick-trefoil
  • Creeping Tick Clover
  • Creeping Tickclover


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum humifusum Muhl. ex Bigelow [unknown]
  • Meibomia humifusa (Muhl. ex Bigelow) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Desmodium humifusum (also called Spreading Tick-Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and is often found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium humifusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement, making it a good choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium humifusum is a small, pink-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium humifusum is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Desmodium humifusum

Desmodium humifusum is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, thickets, and open woods from Quebec to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas.

Desmodium humifusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium humifusum?

Desmodium humifusum

What is the common name of Desmodium humifusum?

Humifusum desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium humifusum?

It is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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.
Lewis Caleb Beck (1798-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Beck' in the authors string.
Jacob Bigelow (1787-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigelow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491820-1: Based on the initial data import