Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scorpiurus
ID:
178101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Desv. ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 333 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177430

Common Names

  • Scorpionstail
  • Scorpiontail
  • Scorpion-tail

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Synonyms

  • Meibomia scorpiurus (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium virgatum Desv. [invalid]
  • Hedysarum scorpiurus Sw. [valid]
  • Nissoloides cylindrica M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Desmodium arenarium Kunth [valid]
  • Desmodium multicaule DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia multicaulis (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium akoense Hayata [valid]
  • Hedysarum ramosum Willd. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Meibomia arenaria Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia martensii Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium parviflorum M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Desmodium cinereum Poepp. ex Griseb. [illegitimate]

Description

Desmodium scorpiurus (also called scorpion-tail desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and is usually found in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium scorpiurus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium scorpiurus has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium scorpiurus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.

Where to Find Desmodium scorpiurus

Desmodium scorpiurus can be found in moist, wooded areas in the eastern United States.

Desmodium scorpiurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium scorpiurus?

Desmodium scorpiurus

What is the common name of Desmodium scorpiurus?

Scorpion's Desmodium

Where is Desmodium scorpiurus native to?

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.