Desmodium mexiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Schub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.135: 111 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170324
Common Names
- Mexia's Ticktrefoil
- Mexia's Desmodium
- Mexia's Tick Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium mexiae (also called Mexican 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 mexiae 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 mexiae is a small, yellow, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium mexiae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist location.
Where to Find Desmodium mexiae
Desmodium mexiae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Desmodium mexiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium mexiae?
Desmodium mexiae
What is the family of Desmodium mexiae?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Desmodium mexiae?
Mexican 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
References
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium mexiae B.G.Schub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.