Desmodium spirale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W.I. [Grisebach] 188. 1859 [Jun 1859]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170516
Common Names
- Spiral Tick-trefoil
- Spiral-leaved Tick-trefoil
- Spiral-leaved Desmodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium spirale (also called Spiral 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 spirale 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 spirale 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium spirale 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 spirale
Desmodium spirale is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Desmodium spirale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium spirale?
Desmodium spirale
What is the common name of Desmodium spirale?
Spiral-leaved Tick-trefoil
What is the habitat of Desmodium spirale?
Desmodium spirale 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-16787: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.