Desmodium saccatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Schub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.67: 654 (1980 publ. 1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174991
Common Names
- Saccatum Desmodium
- Saccatum Tick-Trefoil
- Saccatum Tick Trefoil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium saccatum (also called Albizia obliquifoliolata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium saccatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmodium saccatum has small, bright blue flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium saccatum is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in the spring and divisions should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Desmodium saccatum
Desmodium saccatum is native to the eastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Desmodium saccatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium saccatum?
Desmodium saccatum
What is the family of Desmodium saccatum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Desmodium saccatum?
Sac-shaped Desmodium
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
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Desmodium saccatum B.G.Schub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.