Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
178197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 331 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177526



Common Names

  • Uncinatum Desmodium
  • Hook-leaf Desmodium
  • Hook-leaf Tick-trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Desmodium pilosiusculum DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium hjalmarsonii (Schindl.) Standl. [valid]
  • Meibomia hjalmarsonii Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia uncinata (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum uncinatum Jacq. [valid]
  • Desmodium sandwicense E.Mey. [valid]
  • Desmodium intortum pilosiusculum (DC.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Meibomia limensis pilosiuscula (DC.) Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia pilosiuscula (DC.) Hochr. [valid]
  • Hedysarum adhaerens Vahl [valid]
  • Hedysarum mexicanum Sweet [valid]
  • Meibomia sinclairii Schindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium sinclairii Benth. [valid]
  • Desmodium uncinatum gracile Burkart [valid]
  • Desmodium uncinatum uncinatum [unknown]
  • Hedysarum virgatum Cerv. ex Sweet [invalid]

Description

Desmodium uncinatum (also called Uncinatum Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium uncinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The leaves are used as fodder for animals, and the bark is used for tanning leather. It is also used to make rope and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium uncinatum has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers that have a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium uncinatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Desmodium uncinatum

Desmodium uncinatum is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Desmodium uncinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium uncinatum?

Desmodium uncinatum

What is the common name of Desmodium uncinatum?

Hooked tick-trefoil

What is the growth habit of Desmodium uncinatum?

Bushy

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.