Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
psammodes
ID:
1063146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindm.) S.I.Drewes & R.A.Palacios

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Candollea49: 256 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062484



Common Names

  • Macroptilium psammodes
  • Macroptilium
  • Psammodes


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Description

Macroptilium psammodes (also called Psammodes macroptilium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 0.5m in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Macroptilium psammodes is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Macroptilium psammodes

Macroptilium psammodes is native to Mexico and can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindm.' in the authors string.
Ramón A. Palacios (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Palacios' in the authors string.
Susanna I. Drewes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.I.Drewes' in the authors string.