Desmodium luteolum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Yunck.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170315
Common Names
- Luteolum Desmodium
- Yellow Desmodium
- Lemon Desmodium
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Desmodium luteolum (also called Yellow Desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium luteolum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium luteolum 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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Desmodium luteolum 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 luteolum
Desmodium luteolum can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Desmodium luteolum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium luteolum?
Desmodium luteolum
What is the common name of Desmodium luteolum?
Luteolum desmodium
Where is Desmodium luteolum found?
Desmodium luteolum 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
References
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78477-2: Based on the initial data import