Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
motorius
ID:
187317

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohashi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.40: 367 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186646

Common Names

  • Codariocalyx Motorius
  • Motor's Codariocalyx
  • Motor's Dancing Plant

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium motorium (Houtt.) Merr. [valid]
  • Hedysarum gyrans L.f. [valid]
  • Codariocalyx gyrans (L.f.) Hassk. [valid]
  • Desmodium gyrans roylei (Wight & Arn.) Baker [valid]
  • Meibomia gyrans (L.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum motorium Houtt. [unknown]
  • Desmodium gyrans (L.f.) DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium roylei Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Pseudarthria gyrans (L.f.) Hassk. [valid]
  • Hedysarum saliens Salisb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum motorium Houtt. [valid]
  • Codariocalyx motorius glaber X.Y.Zhu & Y.F.Du [valid]
  • Codariocalyx gyrans roylei (Wight & Arn.) Schindl. [valid]
  • Codariocalyx motorius roylei (Wight & Arn.) Ohashi [valid]

Description

Codariocalyx motorius (also called Dancing Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Asia. It has small white flowers and trifoliate leaves. It prefers moist soils and can be found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Codariocalyx motorius is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codariocalyx motorius is a small, white to pink flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codariocalyx motorius is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Codariocalyx motorius

Codariocalyx motorius can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Codariocalyx motorius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codariocalyx motorius?

Codariocalyx motorius

What is the common name of Codariocalyx motorius?

Movable Codariocalyx

What is the natural habitat of Codariocalyx motorius?

It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Codariocalyx genus

Species in the Fabaceae family