Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagopodioides
ID:
642872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Endl.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Wiener Mus. Naturgesch.1: 185 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642204



Common Names

  • Lagopodioides Desmodium
  • Desmodium lagopodioides
  • Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Uraria yaeyamensis Hayata [valid]
  • Hedysarum lagopodioides G.Forst. [illegitimate]

Description

Desmodium lagopodioides (also called Hare's-foot Desmodium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium lagopodioides is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium lagopodioides has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium lagopodioides is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Desmodium lagopodioides

Desmodium lagopodioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Desmodium lagopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium lagopodioides?

Desmodium lagopodioides

What is the family of Desmodium lagopodioides?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Desmodium lagopodioides?

Grassland

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491851-1: Based on the initial data import