Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orizabanum
ID:
171006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic.: 45 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170335



Common Names

  • Orizaba Tick-trefoil
  • Orizaba Beggar-ticks
  • Orizaba Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia orizabana Kuntze [valid]

Description

Desmodium orizabanum (also called Orizaba 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 orizabanum is used as a medicinal herb to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder for livestock and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium orizabanum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium orizabanum 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 orizabanum

Desmodium orizabanum is native to the dry forests of Mexico. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Zacatecas.

Desmodium orizabanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium orizabanum?

Desmodium orizabanum

What is the family of Desmodium orizabanum?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Desmodium orizabanum?

Orizaba 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