Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhynchodesmum
ID:
171030

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.18: 535 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170359



Common Names

  • Rhynchodesmum Desmodium
  • Rhynchodesmum Tick-Trefoil
  • Rhynchodesmum Tickclover


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia rhynchodesma S.F.Blake [valid]

Description

Desmodium rhynchodesmum (also called beaked 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 rhynchodesmum is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil cover crop, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium rhynchodesmum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium rhynchodesmum 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 rhynchodesmum

Desmodium rhynchodesmum 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 rhynchodesmum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium rhynchodesmum?

Desmodium rhynchodesmum

What is the family of Desmodium rhynchodesmum?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Desmodium rhynchodesmum?

Beaked 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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.