Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericocarpum
ID:
171042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic.: 47 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170371



Common Names

  • Silky-Fruited Tick-Trefoil
  • Silky-Fruited Desmodium
  • Sericocarpum Desmodium


Searching for Desmodium sericocarpum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Meibomia sericocarpa Kuntze [valid]

Description

Desmodium sericocarpum (also called silky-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 sericocarpum is used as a fodder crop and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium sericocarpum is a small, white to pinkish-purple, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.

Searching for Desmodium sericocarpum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium sericocarpum 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 sericocarpum

Desmodium sericocarpum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Desmodium sericocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium sericocarpum?

Desmodium sericocarpum

What is the common name of Desmodium sericocarpum?

Silky-fruited tick-trefoil

What is the habitat of Desmodium sericocarpum?

Desmodium sericocarpum 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