Desmodium johnstonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
J.R.Johnst.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170307
Common Names
- Johnston's Tick-trefoil
- Johnston's Desmodium
- Johnston's Tickclover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium johnstonii (also called Johnston's Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central 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 johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmodium johnstonii 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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Desmodium johnstonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Desmodium johnstonii
Desmodium johnstonii can be found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Desmodium johnstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium johnstonii?
Desmodium johnstonii
What type of plant is Desmodium johnstonii?
Desmodium johnstonii is a flowering plant.
Where is Desmodium johnstonii found?
Desmodium johnstonii is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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
John Robert Johnston (1880-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491832-1: Based on the initial data import