Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
171173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 329 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170502

Common Names

  • Smooth Leaf Tick-trefoil
  • Smooth Leaf Tick Clover
  • Smooth Leaf Tickclover

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium rhombifolium (Elliott) DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum laevigatum Nutt. [valid]
  • Meibomia laevigata (Nutt.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum rhombifolium Elliott [valid]
  • Meibomia rhombifolia Vail [valid]
  • Desmodium laevigatum monophyllum Alph.Wood [valid]
  • Meibomia laevigata monophylla (Wood) Vail [valid]

Description

Desmodium laevigatum (also called Smooth Tick-Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has pink-purple flowers and is often found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement, making it a good choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium laevigatum is a small, pink-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium laevigatum 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 laevigatum

Desmodium laevigatum is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, thickets, and open woods from Quebec to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas.

Desmodium laevigatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium laevigatum?

Desmodium laevigatum

What is the common name of Desmodium laevigatum?

Laevigatum desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium laevigatum?

It is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.