Desmodium schindleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Schub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.135: 105 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170363
Common Names
- Schindler's Desmodium
- Schindler's Tick-trefoil
- Schindler's Tickclover
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- Meibomia hispida Schindl. [valid]
Description
Desmodium schindleri (also called Schindler's 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 schindleri is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil-stabilizing plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium schindleri is a small, white, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium schindleri 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 schindleri
Desmodium schindleri is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Desmodium schindleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium schindleri?
Desmodium schindleri
What is the common name of Desmodium schindleri?
Schindler's tick-trefoil
What is the habitat of Desmodium schindleri?
Desmodium schindleri is found in dry, open woods, thickets and fields
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium schindleri B.G.Schub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.