Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bioculatum
ID:
170935

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts21: 425 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170264

Common Names

  • Bioculate Tick-trefoil
  • Bioculate Desmodium
  • Bioculate Tickclover

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Synonyms

  • Meibomia bioculata Schindl. [valid]

Description

Desmodium bioculatum (also called Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium bioculatum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil improver, and as a source of biomass for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium bioculatum has small, white flowers that are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium bioculatum is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Desmodium bioculatum

Desmodium bioculatum is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. It can be found in lowland rainforests, moist savannas, and open woodlands.

Desmodium bioculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium bioculatum?

Desmodium bioculatum

What is the common name of Desmodium bioculatum?

Bioculatum Desmodium

Where is Desmodium bioculatum native to?

India

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