Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavanduliflorum
ID:
170981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.17: 262 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170310



Common Names

  • Lavender-flowered Tick-trefoil
  • Lavender-flowered Desmodium
  • Lavender-flowered Tickclover


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Description

Desmodium lavanduliflorum (also called Lavender-Flowered Desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems and small, lavender flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium lavanduliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is often used to prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium lavanduliflorum is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium lavanduliflorum 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 lavanduliflorum

Desmodium lavanduliflorum can be found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

Desmodium lavanduliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium lavanduliflorum?

Desmodium lavanduliflorum

What is the common name of Desmodium lavanduliflorum?

Lavanduliflorum desmodium

Where is Desmodium lavanduliflorum found?

Desmodium lavanduliflorum 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