Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lempirae
ID:
1234026

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria44: 106 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233364



Common Names

  • Desmodium lempirae
  • Lempira Ticktrefoil
  • Lempira Desmodium


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Description

Desmodium lempirae (also called Lempira Desmodium, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to Central America. It is a small, erect shrub with trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium lempirae is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create hedges and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium lempirae has small, white flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium lempirae is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect the seeds when they are ripe and sow them in a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Desmodium lempirae requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.

Where to Find Desmodium lempirae

Desmodium lempirae is native to Central America and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.

Desmodium lempirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium lempirae?

Desmodium lempirae

Where does Desmodium lempirae grow?

It is native to Honduras.

What is the common name of Desmodium lempirae?

Lempira tick-trefoil

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