Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yungasense
ID:
171071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club16: 261 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170400

Common Names

  • Yungasense Ticktrefoil
  • Yungasense Desmodium
  • Yungasense's Desmodium

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Description

Desmodium yungasense (also called Yungas tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and small pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium yungasense is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as a source of fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium yungasense is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium yungasense is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Yungas region of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Desmodium yungasense

Desmodium yungasense is native to tropical South America and can be found in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Desmodium yungasense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dialium guianense?

Dialium guianense

What is the common name of Dialium guianense?

Guianense dialium

Where is Dialium guianense found?

Dialium guianense is found in Brazil.

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