Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
171167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 338 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170496

Common Names

  • Smooth Tick-trefoil
  • Smooth Tick Clover
  • Smooth Tickclover

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium terminale (Rich.) DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia terminalis (Rich.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum emarginatum Poir. [valid]
  • Hedysarum glabrum Mill. [valid]
  • Hedysarum molle Vahl [valid]
  • Hedysarum terminale Rich. [valid]
  • Desmodium campestre Brandegee [valid]
  • Meibomia emarginata (Poir.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia glabra (Mill.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium emarginatum (Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium molle (Vahl) DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia mollis (Vahl) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Desmodium glabrum (also called Smooth Tick-Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and is often found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium glabrum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium glabrum has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium glabrum is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Desmodium glabrum

Desmodium glabrum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Desmodium glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium glabrum?

Desmodium glabrum

What is the common name of Desmodium glabrum?

Glabrum desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium glabrum?

It is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.