Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliare
ID:
210503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Willd.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 329 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209832

Common Names

  • Desmodium ciliare
  • Ciliare Desmodium
  • Desmodium

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum ciliare Muhl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Meibomia ciliaris S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Desmodium ciliare lancifolium Fernald & B.G.Schub. [valid]
  • Lespedeza coriacea Desv. [valid]
  • Desmodium ciliosum Hook. [invalid]
  • Hedysarum pobtusum Muhl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Desmodium ciliare ciliare [unknown]
  • Hedysarum ciliare oblongifolium Elliott [valid]
  • Meibomia ciliaris acutifoliola Schindl. [valid]
  • Meibomia ciliaris albiflora Schindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium marilandicum ciliare (Muhl. ex Willd.) H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Desmodium marilandicum lancifolium (Fernald & B.G.Schub.) H.Ohashi [valid]

Description

Desmodium ciliare (also called hairy tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height, with pinnate leaves and small purple flowers. It typically grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium ciliare is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium ciliare has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium ciliare is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix until they root.

Where to Find Desmodium ciliare

Desmodium ciliare can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and Texas.

Desmodium ciliare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium ciliare?

Desmodium ciliare

What is the common name of Desmodium ciliare?

Ciliate Desmodium

What is the habitat of Desmodium ciliare?

It is found in dry, rocky, open areas in the western United States

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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.