Desmodium virgatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(L.) Willd.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188575
Common Names
- Virgate Tick-Trefoil
- Desmodium virgatus
- Tick-Trefoil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmodium virgatus (also called Slender Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It can grow up to 1 m tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is found in open forest, woodland and heath in south-western Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium virgatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Desmodium virgatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmodium virgatus is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Desmodium virgatus
Desmodium virgatus is native to New South Wales and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Desmodium virgatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium virgatus?
Desmodium virgatus
What is the natural habitat of Desmodium virgatus?
Desmodium virgatus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
What are the uses of Desmodium virgatus?
Desmodium virgatus is used as a food crop and is also used for medicinal purposes.
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-35101: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.