Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusum
ID:
210529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Willd.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 329 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209858

Common Names

  • Desmodium obtusum
  • Obtusum Desmodium
  • Desmodium

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium rigidum (Elliott) DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum rigidum Elliott [valid]
  • Meibomia rigida Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum obtusum Muhl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Meibomia obtusa Vail [valid]

Description

Desmodium obtusum (also called blunt 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 obtusum is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium obtusum 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 obtusum 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 obtusum

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

Desmodium obtusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium obtusum?

Desmodium obtusum

What is the common name of Desmodium obtusum?

Bluntleaf Tick-trefoil

What is the family of Desmodium obtusum?

Fabaceae

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491951-1: Based on the initial data import