Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusianum
ID:
171027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schindl.) B.G.Schub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.135: 105 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170356



Common Names

  • Purpusianum Desmodium
  • Purpus's Desmodium
  • Purpus Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia purpusiana Schindl. [valid]

Description

Desmodium purpusianum (also called Purpus' 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 purpusianum 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 purpusianum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium purpusianum 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 purpusianum

Desmodium purpusianum is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Desmodium purpusianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium purpusianum?

Desmodium purpusianum

What is the family of Desmodium purpusianum?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Desmodium purpusianum?

Purpus' 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

Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.