Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranifolium
ID:
1327555

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.P.Lima, A.M.G.Azevedo & L.P.Queiroz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa169: 60 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340009



Common Names

  • Desmodium membranifolium
  • Membranous-Leaved Desmodium
  • Membranous-Leaved Tick-Trefoil


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Description

Desmodium membranifolium (also called Membranous-leaved Desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to India and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium membranifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium membranifolium is a small yellow flower with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium membranifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Desmodium membranifolium

Desmodium membranifolium is found in India.

Desmodium membranifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium membranifolium?

Desmodium membranifolium

What is the common name of Desmodium membranifolium?

Membranifolium Desmodium

What type of plant is Desmodium membranifolium?

Perennial herb

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

Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Laura Cristina Pires Lima (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.P.Lima' in the authors string.