Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanum
ID:
184846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Mey.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 332 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184175



Common Names

  • Incan Desmodium
  • Incan Pea
  • Incan Cassia


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium ancistrocarpum (Ledeb.) DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium canum (J.F.Gmel.) Schinz & Thell. [valid]
  • Desmodium incanum incanum [unknown]
  • Meibomia adscendens incana Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia supina (DC.) Britton [valid]
  • Hedysarum canum J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Hedysarum incanum Sw. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum canescens Mill. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum supinum Sw. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum canum Lunan [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene incana Vogel [valid]
  • Meibomia cana (J.F.Gmel.) S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Desmodium frutescens Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia incana (Sw.) Vail [valid]
  • Hedysarum racemosum Aubl. [valid]
  • Meibomia incana (Sw.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Desmodium supinum DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum portoricense Spreng. [valid]
  • Desmodium portoricense (Spreng.) G.Don [valid]
  • Meibomia incana (Sw.) O.F.Cook & G.N.Collins [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum racemosum Murray [unknown]
  • Hedysarum mauritianum Willd. [valid]
  • Hedysarum madagascariensis Desv. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum diversifolium Poir. [valid]
  • Desmodium diversifolium (Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Pleurolobus spicatus (Poir.) J.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene spicata Poir. [valid]
  • Desmodium tenue G.Don [valid]
  • Hedysarum conjunctum Weinm. [valid]
  • Hedysarum madagascariense Desv. [valid]
  • Meibomia ovalis Rusby [valid]
  • Meibomia variifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium variifolium Steud. [valid]
  • Desmodium lindleyi Mart. [valid]
  • Desmodium mauritianum (Willd.) DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium sparsiflorum G.Don [valid]
  • Hedysarum ancistrocarpum Ledeb. [valid]
  • Meibomia incana Lindm. [illegitimate]
  • Meibomia diversifolia (Poir.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia mauritiana (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Heteroloma supinum Desv. ex Kunth [invalid]
  • Desmodium incanum minor Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Desmodium incanum obovatifolium Wawra [unknown]
  • Desmodium incanum supinum (DC.) Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Desmodium diversifolium Schltdl. [illegitimate]

Description

Desmodium incanum (also called Incan Desmodium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium incanum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and for soil conservation and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Desmodium incanum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium incanum is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Desmodium incanum

Desmodium incanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist, open forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Desmodium incanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium incanum?

Desmodium incanum

What is the common name of Desmodium incanum?

Incan desmodium

What is the natural habitat of Desmodium incanum?

Open woodlands, grasslands, 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Meyer (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mey.' in the authors string.