Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
177982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) C.L.Hitchc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard.4: 76 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177311



Common Names

  • Desmodium Procumbens
  • Trailing Desmodium
  • Procumbent Ticktrefoil


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia procumbens (Mill.) Britton [valid]
  • Meibomia spiralis Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum procumbens Mill. [valid]
  • Hedysarum spirale Sw. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum tenellum DC. [illegitimate]
  • Meibomia procumbens (Mill.) Schindl. [unknown]
  • Desmodium spirale DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium procumbens typicum B.G.Schub. [invalid]

Description

Desmodium procumbens (also called Procumbent desmodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a terminal spike. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, clearings, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium procumbens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Desmodium procumbens var. exiguum (A.Gray) B.G.Schub.
Desmodium procumbens var. transversum (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) B.G.Schub.
Desmodium procumbens var. neomexicanum (A.Gray) H.Ohashi
Desmodium procumbens var. procumbens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium procumbens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium procumbens is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Desmodium procumbens

Desmodium procumbens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Desmodium procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium procumbens?

Desmodium procumbens

What are the common names of Desmodium procumbens?

Texas Desmodium, Procumbens Desmodium

What type of habitat does Desmodium procumbens prefer?

Dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands

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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.