Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subrosum
ID:
1063107

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia75: 385 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062445



Common Names

  • Desmodium subrosum
  • Subrosa Desmodium
  • Subrosa Tick-trefoil


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Description

Desmodium subrosum (also called Subrose tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 0.5m in height and has white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium subrosum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium subrosum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium subrosum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Desmodium subrosum

Desmodium subrosum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

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