Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatile
ID:
180514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.V.Morton) B.G.Schub. & McVaugh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 485 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179843



Common Names

  • Prairie Desmodium
  • Showy Tick-trefoil
  • Showy Tickclover


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Synonyms

  • Meibomia saxatilis C.V.Morton [valid]
  • Meibomia saxatilis Morton [unknown]

Description

Desmodium saxatile (also called Rock tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and small pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium saxatile has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a source of fiber for paper production, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium saxatile has small, white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium saxatile is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. 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 temperatures between 15-25°C.

Where to Find Desmodium saxatile

Desmodium saxatile is native to North America and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Desmodium saxatile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium saxatile?

Desmodium saxatile

What is the common name of Desmodium saxatile?

Rocky tick-trefoil

Where can Desmodium saxatile be found?

Desmodium saxatile can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

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

Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.