Desmodium psilocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.5(6): 48 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170354
Common Names
- Hairy-seeded Tick-trefoil
- Hairy-seeded Tickclover
- Hairy-seeded Pea-vine
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- Meibomia psilocarpa Kuntze [valid]
Description
Desmodium psilocarpum (also called smooth-fruit tick clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and China. It grows up to 2 feet tall and has trifoliate leaves with white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium psilocarpum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium psilocarpum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
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Desmodium psilocarpum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Desmodium psilocarpum
Desmodium psilocarpum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.
Desmodium psilocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium psilocarpum?
Desmodium psilocarpum
What is the family of Desmodium psilocarpum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Desmodium psilocarpum?
Smooth-seeded 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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium psilocarpum A.Gray: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.