Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculatum
ID:
171180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 329 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170509



Common Names

  • Paniculatum Desmodium
  • Desmodium paniculatum
  • Tick-Trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium pubens (Torr. & A.Gray) Young ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Desmodium dichromum Shinners [valid]
  • Desmodium paniculatum paniculatum [unknown]
  • Hedysarum paniculatum L. [valid]
  • Meibomia chapmanii Small [valid]
  • Hedysarum paniculatum obtusum Desv. [valid]
  • Pleurolobus paniculatus MacMill. [valid]
  • Meibomia paniculata (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia pubens Rydb. [valid]
  • Desmodium paniculatum angustifolium Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Desmodium paniculatum pubens Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Meibomia paniculata angustifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Vail [valid]
  • Meibomia paniculata obtusa Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia paniculata pubens Vail [valid]
  • Meibomia paniculata chapmanii Britton [valid]
  • Desmodium paniculatum epetiolatum B.G.Schub. [unknown]
  • Desmodium paniculatum typicum B.G.Schub. [invalid]

Description

Desmodium paniculatum (also called Panicled Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium paniculatum is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a source of nectar for honeybees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium paniculatum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium paniculatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Desmodium paniculatum

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

Desmodium paniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium paniculatum?

Desmodium paniculatum

What is the common name of Desmodium paniculatum?

Paniculatum desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium paniculatum?

It is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.