Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
167688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.45: 298 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167017

Common Names

  • Ledermann's Clover
  • Ledermann Clover
  • Ledermann's Meadow Clover

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Description

Didelotia ledermannii (also called Ledermann's clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Didelotia ledermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry and sandy soils. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didelotia ledermannii is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didelotia ledermannii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Didelotia ledermannii

Didelotia ledermannii is native to South America and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Didelotia ledermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didelotia ledermannii?

Didelotia ledermannii

What is the common name of Didelotia ledermannii?

Ledermann's Clover

What is the family of Didelotia ledermannii?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family