Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metcalfei
ID:
170994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose & J.H.Painter) Kearney & Peebles

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.29: 485 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170323

Common Names

  • Metcalfe's Ticktrefoil
  • Metcalfe's Desmodium
  • Metcalfe's Tick Clover

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium metcalfii (Rose & J.H.Painter) Kearney & [deprecated]
  • Meibomia metcalfi Rose & J.H.Painter [unknown]
  • Meibomia metcalfii Rose & J.H.Painter [valid]

Description

Desmodium metcalfei (also called Metcalfe's Desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium metcalfei has been used as a food source and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium metcalfei is a small, pink, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium metcalfei 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 metcalfei

Desmodium metcalfei is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

Desmodium metcalfei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium metcalfei?

Desmodium metcalfei

What is the family of Desmodium metcalfei?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Desmodium metcalfei?

Metcalfe's tick-trefoil

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.
Robert Hibbs Peebles (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peebles' in the authors string.
Joseph Hannum Painter (1879-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Painter' in the authors string.