Desmodium hookerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Dietr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Syn. Plant.4: 1151 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170500
Common Names
- Hooker's Tick-trefoil
- Hooker's Tick Clover
- Hooker's Tickclover
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- Desmodium podocarpum Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
- Meibomia hookeri Kuntze [illegitimate]
Description
Desmodium hookerianum (also called Hooker's Tick-Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has yellow flowers and is often found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium hookerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement, making it a good choice for xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium hookerianum is a small, pink-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium hookerianum 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 hookerianum
Desmodium hookerianum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Desmodium hookerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium hookerianum?
Desmodium hookerianum
What is the common name of Desmodium hookerianum?
Hookerianum desmodium
What is the growth habit of Desmodium hookerianum?
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
David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium hookerianum D.Dietr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.