Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillare
ID:
184902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 333 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184231

Common Names

  • Axillare Desmodium
  • Axillare Tick-trefoil
  • Axillare Beggar's-ticks

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum violaceum Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Desmodium axillare stoloniferum (Rich. ex Poir.) B.G.Schub. [valid]
  • Desmodium axillare axillare [unknown]
  • Desmodium stoloniferum (Rich. ex Poir.) Steud. [valid]
  • Meibomia sintenisii (Urb.) Britton [valid]
  • Nephromeria axillaris sintenisii (Urb.) Schindl. [valid]
  • Hedysarum stoloniferum Rich. ex Poir. [valid]
  • Desmodium spirale stoloniferum (Rich. ex Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia albida S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Desmodium axillare sintenisii Urb. [valid]
  • Orobus trifoliatus Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Desmodium axillare acutifolium (Kuntze) Urb. [valid]
  • Meibomia prorepens S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Nephromeria axillaris acutifolia Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia umbrosa Britton [valid]
  • Meibomia axillaris acutifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium axillare angustatum Urb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum oblongifolium Bertero ex DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium oblongifolium DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia axillaris obtusifoliola Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia reptans Kuntze [valid]
  • Nephromeria axillaris (Sw.) Schindl. [valid]
  • Nephromeria axillaris obtusifoliola Schindl. [valid]
  • Hedysarum axillare Sw. [valid]
  • Hedysarum reptans Poir. [valid]
  • Meibomia andina Rusby [valid]
  • Meibomia axillaris (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium axillare genuinum Urb. [invalid]
  • Desmodium axillare obtusifoliola Urb. [valid]
  • Desmodium radicans Macfad. [illegitimate]
  • Desmodium reptans (Poir.) G.Don [valid]
  • Nephromeria axillaris robustior (Urb.) Schindl. [valid]
  • Nephromeria sintenisii Britton & P.Wilson [valid]
  • Nephromeria umbrosa Britton & P.Wilson [valid]
  • Desmodium axillare robustius Urb. [valid]

Description

Desmodium axillare (also called Axillary Desmodium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry forests, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium axillare is used as a medicinal plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium axillare has small, white or pink flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium axillare is a perennial herb that 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 can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Desmodium axillare

Desmodium axillare can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Desmodium axillare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium axillare?

Desmodium axillare

What is the common name of Desmodium axillare?

Axillary Desmodium

What is the habitat of Desmodium axillare?

It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.