Desmodium trichocaulon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Annales des Sciences Naturelles 4 1825
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192865
Common Names
- Trichocaulon
- Trichocaulon Desmodium
- Trichocaulon Desmodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium trichocaulon (also called trichocaulon desmodium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium trichocaulon is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmodium trichocaulon has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium trichocaulon is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall.
Where to Find Desmodium trichocaulon
Desmodium trichocaulon is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Desmodium trichocaulon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium trichocaulon?
Desmodium trichocaulon
What is the common name of Desmodium trichocaulon?
Trichocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Desmodium trichocaulon?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils
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-39450: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.