Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptomeres
ID:
180507

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) B.G.Schub. & McVaugh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 471 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179836



Common Names

  • Leptomeres Desmodium
  • Desmodium Leptomeres
  • Leptomeres Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia leptomeres S.F.Blake [valid]

Description

Desmodium leptomeres (also called 'slender tick-trefoil', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium leptomeres has been used as a food source, as a source of fiber for paper production, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium leptomeres has small, white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium leptomeres is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Desmodium leptomeres

Desmodium leptomeres is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Desmodium leptomeres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium leptomeres?

Desmodium leptomeres

What is the common name of Desmodium leptomeres?

Slender-leaved tick-trefoil

Where can Desmodium leptomeres be found?

Desmodium leptomeres can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.