Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
substipulaceum
ID:
642947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Kurz

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.45: 230 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642279



Common Names

  • Desmodium substipulaceum
  • Substipulaceum Desmodium
  • Desmodium Plant


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Description

Desmodium substipulaceum (also called the substipulate tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem and trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium substipulaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium substipulaceum is a small, white, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling has a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium substipulaceum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Desmodium substipulaceum

Desmodium substipulaceum is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Desmodium substipulaceum FAQ

What type of plant is Desmodium substipulaceum?

Desmodium substipulaceum is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where does Desmodium substipulaceum grow?

Desmodium substipulaceum is native to South America and grows in dry, sandy soils.

What are the uses of Desmodium substipulaceum?

Desmodium substipulaceum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:492177-1: Based on the initial data import