Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serotinum
ID:
171186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 338 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170515

Common Names

  • Late-flowering Tick-trefoil
  • Late-flowering Desmodium
  • Late-blooming Tick-trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum serotinum Willd. [valid]
  • Meibomia serotina Kuntze [valid]

Description

Desmodium serotinum (also called Lateflower Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium serotinum is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a source of nectar for honeybees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium serotinum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium serotinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Desmodium serotinum

Desmodium serotinum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Desmodium serotinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium serotinum?

Desmodium serotinum

What is the common name of Desmodium serotinum?

Late-flowering Tick-trefoil

What is the habitat of Desmodium serotinum?

Desmodium serotinum is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings

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

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.