Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
painteri
ID:
171009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose & Standl.) Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.4: 214 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170338



Common Names

  • Painter's Tick-trefoil
  • Painter's Beggar-ticks
  • Painter's Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Nephromeria painteri Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia painteri Rose & Standl. [valid]

Description

Desmodium painteri (also called Painter'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 painteri 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 painteri 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 painteri 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 painteri

Desmodium painteri is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Desmodium painteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium painteri?

Desmodium painteri

What is the family of Desmodium painteri?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Desmodium painteri?

Painter's 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