Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teres
ID:
200851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. [Miquel] 2: 225. 1852 [Aug 1852]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200180



Common Names

  • Desmodium teres
  • Teres Desmodium
  • Teres Desmodium


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Description

Desmodium teres (also called teres tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Indonesia. It can be found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and pinkish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium teres is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium teres has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium teres is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Desmodium teres

Desmodium teres is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Desmodium teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium teres?

Desmodium teres

What is the common name of Desmodium teres?

Slender tick-trefoil

What is the family of Desmodium teres?

Fabaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-46644: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.