Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxonii
ID:
170991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.11: 161 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170320



Common Names

  • Maxonii Desmodium
  • Maxon's Desmodium
  • Maxon's Tick-trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium costaricense (Schindl.) Standl. [valid]
  • Meibomia costaricensis Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia maxonii Standl. [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium maxonii 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 maxonii is a small, white, 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 maxonii 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 maxonii

Desmodium maxonii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Desmodium maxonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium maxonii?

Desmodium maxonii

What is the common name of Desmodium maxonii?

Maxonii desmodium

Where is Desmodium maxonii found?

Desmodium maxonii 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