Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamprocarpum
ID:
170980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot.1: 280 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170309



Common Names

  • Lamprocarpum Tick-trefoil
  • Lamprocarpum Desmodium
  • Lamprocarpum Tickclover


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia lamprocarpa Kuntze [valid]

Description

Desmodium lamprocarpum (also called Shiny-Fruited Desmodium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium lamprocarpum has been used as a food source and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium lamprocarpum is a small, pink-purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium lamprocarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Desmodium lamprocarpum

Desmodium lamprocarpum can be found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Desmodium lamprocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium lamprocarpum?

Desmodium lamprocarpum

What is the common name of Desmodium lamprocarpum?

Lamprocarpum desmodium

Where is Desmodium lamprocarpum found?

Desmodium lamprocarpum is found in Brazil.

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