Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
viscida
ID:
205445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 209 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204774

Common Names

  • Pseudarthria viscida
  • Viscid Pseudarthria
  • Viscida Pseudarthria

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium leschenaultii DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum viscidum L. [valid]
  • Desmodium timoriense DC. [valid]
  • Pseudarthria timoriensis Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Pseudarthria gyroides Z. & M. [invalid]
  • Rhynchosia pilosa Wall. [invalid]
  • Desmodium peripterum Zipp. ex Miq. [valid]
  • Hedysarum timoriense (DC.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Glycine viscida (L.) Willd. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia viscida (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Meibomia timorensis (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium viscidum (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum prostratum Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [invalid]

Description

Pseudarthria viscida (also called Viscid Pseudarthria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It is found in moist soils in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudarthria viscida is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudarthria viscida has small yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudarthria viscida is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudarthria viscida

Pseudarthria viscida is native to the southeastern United States.

Pseudarthria viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudarthria viscida?

Pseudarthria viscida

What is the common name of Pseudarthria viscida?

Viscid pseudarthria

What is the habitat of Pseudarthria viscida?

It is found in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.