Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raymundoramirezii
ID:
1332739

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Torres & A.Delgado

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers.86: 883 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345193

Common Names

  • Desmodium Raymundoramirezii
  • Raymundoramirezii Desmodium
  • Desmodium Plant

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Description

Desmodium raymundoramirezii (also called Raymundo-Ramirez Desmodium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium raymundoramirezii is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium raymundoramirezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium raymundoramirezii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Desmodium raymundoramirezii

Desmodium raymundoramirezii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Desmodium raymundoramirezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium raymundoramirezii?

Desmodium raymundoramirezii

What is the common name of Desmodium raymundoramirezii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Desmodium raymundoramirezii?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

Leticia Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Torres' in the authors string.
Alfonso Delgado Salinas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Delgado' in the authors string.